Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar

11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 649 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar's student population of 649 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
649 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#382 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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65%
45%
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54%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
47%
12%
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White
27%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar's ranking?
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar is ranked #382 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar often compared to?
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammaris often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Lower School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar?
649 students attend Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar students are Black, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar?
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar offer ?
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar part of?
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar is part of Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch School District.

School Reviews

4   5/25/2021
Nice school, things I do like: lots of students, nice teachers, classical focus. Don''t like: no tech at all (well in 1R+ u get laptops), not many specials classes(choir, art, music), bad after school activities. They have some after school activities but they are like all classical: Mock Trial, Math Counts, Science Bowl, then a few sports: fencing, track, cross country, skiing, and volleyball. Oh and table tennis lol. I like this school a lot tho! I''d recommend it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - DogLover
5   9/17/2020
New to this school. I really like the emphasis on academics and the curriculum, so I would rate that 5 stars. However, the interactions with the staff so far have not been very good. They come off as impatient, bothered and frustrated. I don't know if they are overwhelmed or stressed out with this year's challenges, but I would appreciate the same respect that they are required to show one another. I am reserving final judgement until the middle of the year. Hopefully, the staff will be more respectful in their attitudes and tone, and a little nicer to the parents and families of the scholars. 5 stars for now. We'll see what happens going forward.
- Posted by Parent - Grandma
5   3/22/2020
This is a wonderful school, they are very academically focused but are quickly increasing the amount of other activities they offer. The teachers are wonderful and very accommodating. My sisters and I LOVE this school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lilly
1   1/29/2020
I hate this school!!!!!!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Shares
5   3/23/2019
Bro bro bro I love this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alex Dem.
4   11/2/2017
The school is amazing but the homework is too much for the younger scholars
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ava
2   3/17/2016
If you are thinking about education only, then this is great school for you. if you want your kids to explore different things then this is the not the school for you. also they very poor at taking care of special need students. they dont have enough teacher hired. in one point i feel like they dont know what to do with special need kids. some special needs are very talented academically so when they see this kids are doing well in study then they tend to forget he / she need to focus other things. i would not recommend this school to a parents who has special need kids.
- Posted by Parent - shath
5   2/13/2016
In Kindergarten the students have three recesses each day, and this continues through the elementary and middle school. There is a cafeteria that doubles as gym for taekwondo and building a gym is part of the school's plan. The school also hired an Athletic Director who has actively expanded the athletic opportunities for the upper grades. That being said, the school's focus is on academics. They have significantly higher MCA scores than the Osseo school district. A huge amount of energy is spent in K-3 on making sure that the young kids can read proficiently. The school has apparently recognized that if the kid's are struggling with reading early on, it becomes very difficult for them to handle the curriculum later, which is focused on the Great Books of Western Civilization. After 3rd grade there is no more formal phonics instruction (so no readers), by 4th grade they are instead they are reading, writing and discussing books. All 4th grade students read, Pinocchio, Pollyanna, Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, Tales of Sherlock Holmes, Treasure Island, The Little Prince, and Wind in the Willows; not abridged/redacted versions for kids -- the real texts. The pace is fast and the expectations are high. Math is Saxon Math. There is also daily instruction in grammar, history, science, spanish, and latin. Parnassus is almost too good to be true for families who are looking for a rigorous program and are willing to support their kids.
- Posted by Parent - nancy
2   10/31/2015
I'm concerned because they don't get recess and don't have a gym. I feel that children from five years and up need a place to wear off some energy. The gym is only used as a cafeteria.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jacob

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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