NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

District Overview
Located in New Prague, Minnesota, New Prague Area Schools serves as a vital educational hub for a distant town community situated within the greater Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington metropolitan region. Headquartered at 410 Central Ave N, this traditional, fully operational public school district provides a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its 10 operating schools. Enrolling 3,980 students, the district is dedicated to delivering high-quality academic opportunities from early childhood foundational learning through complete secondary preparation, catering to families seeking a supportive and well-structured learning environment.

To maintain a low student-to-staff dynamic and support diverse learner needs, New Prague Area Schools employs a robust workforce of approximately 937 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes over 434 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 55 instructional aides, and nearly 447 dedicated support personnel who together ensure a cohesive educational experience across every grade level. Families, prospective students, and education researchers interested in exploring the district's programs and community initiatives can learn more by visiting their official portal at www.npaschools.org or by contacting the central administrative office at (952) 758-1700.
10
Total Schools
3,980
Total Students
434.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS
Demographic Student Count
White3,642
Hispanic141
Black35
Asian36
Two or More118
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    3,642 (91.5%)
  • Hispanic
    141 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    118 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    36 (0.9%)
  • Black
    35 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High4
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:3,980*
Teachers (FTE):434.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.2