Parnassus Preparatory School
| Street Address | 11201 96th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369 Map & Directions (Google Maps) |
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| Website | Visit Website |
| Phone | 763-496-1416 |
| Grades Served | K-12 |
| Enrollment # | 1384 |
| District # | 4199 |
| Congressional District | 6 |
| Legislative District | 37B |
| Authorizer | Friends of Education |
Programmatic Focus
Classical education; At Parnassus, teachers, students, and parents share an idealistic aspiration for excellence in academic standards and character development that the ancient Greeks referred to as arête. The Parnassus community values the classical Trivium approach to education and the mission and vision of the school. Parnassus distinguishes itself by focusing on a classical liberal arts education.
Mission
Parnassus Preparatory School’s educational philosophy is that all students benefit from the highest standards of academic integrity and from a rigorous, content-based educational program that develops their intellectual capacity and personal character.
Through instructional methods that are aligned with the classical Trivium, history as the chronological backbone of the curriculum, and the integration of the humanities and advanced sciences, the school provides an environment that fosters academic excellence and builds the habits of discipline and perseverance to complete challenging tasks.
Awards & Recognition
Minnesota Department of Education High Quality Charter School: 2019, 2021
MDE School Finance Award - 2020, 2021
North Star Accountability Recognition – Top 5% Overall Academic Progress – Mathematics (SOG): 2018
North Star Accountability Recognition – Top 5% Attendance Rate – Multiracial Students (SOG & SOL), All Students (SOR): 2018
National Merit Scholarship Program – 1 National Merit Finalist, 2 Scholars of Distinction: 2019
College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award: 2019
Ranked 4th Best High School in Minnesota (#338 nationally) by U.S. News & World Report in June of 2021
Ranked 2nd Best High School for STEM in Minnesota (#39 nationally) by U.S. News & World Report in June of 2021
Ranked 4th Best Charter High School in Minnesota (79th nationally) by U.S. News & World Report in June of 2021
Accountability
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Enrollment
Constance Ford, Executive Director