Parnassus Preparatory Charter School, Maple Grove (2026 List)

About Parnassus Preparatory Charter School

Parnassus Preparatory Charter School is a public charter school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, that serves students in grades K–8. The school has about 750 students and one teacher for every 17 students. This means that every student can get the help and attention they need. The school focuses on a classical education, which includes strong character development along with hard lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies. Students at Parnassus Preparatory Charter School can also learn more about the world around them through programs in the arts, music, and foreign languages. The student body is somewhat diverse, with about 25% of students coming from groups that are not white. USA News says that students do better than the state average in Math and ELA, which means that they always do well in school. The amount spent on each student is about the same as the state average. This money goes toward good teaching and learning materials. The school is focused on education, but the fact that Maple Grove is a family-friendly place with safe neighborhoods and a lot of community involvement makes it even better. Parnassus Preparatory Charter School is known for its strict academics, helpful learning environment, and commitment to making students responsible and capable.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%

Reading 58%

State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 58% in Reading.

34

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

649

Total Students

$53069

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 24.9%

Asian 13.8%

Hispanic 7.1%

Black 48.3%

Two+ Races 5.6%

Native Am. 0%

White

24.9%

Asian

13.8%

Hispanic

7.1%

Black

48.3%

Two+ Races

5.6%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 649

50.2%

326 Female

49.8%

323 Male

Student Population

649 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

652 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Parnassus Preparatory Charter School Contact Information

Address

11201 96TH AVE NO, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369

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Phone

(763) 496-1416

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Website

https://parnassusprep.com/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Parnassus Preparatory Charter School’s Board of Directors evaluated former Executive Director Ms. Constance Ford in August 2024 and gave her high marks across all areas of performance. In recognition of her leadership and the successful renewal of the school’s 5-year charter contract, the board awarded her additional compensation.

FAQ

Q1. Does Parnassus Preparatory Charter School have programs that kids can go to before and after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs before and after school that help with homework, offer extra activities, and watch over students.

Q2. What clubs outside of school can students join?

Ans. Students can join different clubs to make their learning more fun. Some examples are robotics, debate, chess, music groups, and art clubs.

Q3. What does the school do to help students with special needs?

Ans. The Parnassus Preparatory Charter School has a staff of special education teachers and individualized plans to help students with learning differences or disabilities.

Q4. Are there ways for parents to get involved at the school?

Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to get involved by volunteering, going to school events, joining the parent-teacher organization, and helping with classroom activities.

Q5. Are there programs at the school that help students learn languages?

Ans. Yes, Parnassus Preparatory teaches Latin and Spanish as part of its classical curriculum to help students become more literate around the world.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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