Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic

Charter School 471 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Parnassus Preparatory School, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school that utilizes a classical education model. The "Logic" level refers to the middle school portion (typically grades 6–8) of their K–12 continuum. The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the "Trivium," focusing on the development of critical thinking, rhetoric, and analytical skills. Students are engaged in a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes traditional disciplines, including Latin, literature, mathematics, and the sciences, all designed to prepare them for the more advanced "Rhetoric" (high school) stage.

Beyond its academic rigor, Parnassus is characterized by a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of virtuous habits. The school environment is structured and traditional, aiming to instill a love of learning and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively. By prioritizing foundational knowledge and logical reasoning, Parnassus seeks to produce well-rounded students who are prepared to engage with complex ideas and succeed in higher education and beyond.

471

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	28
Black	264
Asian	54
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Black
264 (56.1%)
White
94 (20.0%)
Asian
54 (11.5%)
Two or More
30 (6.4%)
Hispanic
28 (5.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 118