Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar

Charter School 623 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Parnassus Preparatory School, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school that utilizes a classical education model. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the school is structured into three distinct divisions—the Grammar School, the School of Logic, and the School of Rhetoric. The curriculum is rooted in the "Trivium," an approach that emphasizes foundational knowledge and language skills in the early years, critical thinking and analysis in middle school, and the development of persuasive, articulate communication in the final years.

The school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic standards and its focus on developing well-rounded, virtuous citizens. By emphasizing traditional liberal arts, a strong foundation in Latin, and a structured learning environment, Parnassus aims to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. As a public charter, it is open to all students, though it is known for its high demand and selective-style curriculum, which prioritizes core academic subjects and the development of strong character.

623

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	43
Black	327
Asian	98
Two or More	23

Black
327 (52.5%)
White
132 (21.2%)
Asian
98 (15.7%)
Hispanic
43 (6.9%)
Two or More
23 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Parnassus Preparatory School
Phone:	(763)496-1416
Website:	http://parnassusprep.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 118