Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, located on White Bear Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public school within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The academy is uniquely structured as a PreK-8 school, designed to provide a continuous learning environment that supports students from their earliest educational stages through their transition into high school. Its mission centers on fostering academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive, inclusive community, focusing on preparing students for future success in higher education and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to a "preparatory" model, emphasizing rigorous academic standards, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By serving a broad age range, Hazel Park Preparatory Academy aims to build strong, long-term relationships between staff, students, and families. The school environment typically integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, utilizing the resources and curriculum framework provided by the St. Paul Public Schools system to ensure students are well-equipped to meet state benchmarks and district goals.