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CER ranks Minnesota's charter school law 2nd strongest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of A. The law, the first in the nation, was passed in 1991.
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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 164
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Academia Cesar Chavez
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1800 Ames Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55119
Phone: 651-778-2940
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Opened 2001
Enrollment: 292
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Creatively integrates Latino cultural values. Implements Language Experience Approach, Cooperative Learning and Experiential Learning.
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Academy of BioScience
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4065 Central Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: 763-571-5039
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 174
Grades: 5-7
Status: Open
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Description:
College preparatory curriculum that emphasizes science, bioscience and math.
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Achieve Language Academy
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2169 Stillwater Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55119
Phone: 651-738-4875
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Opened 1996
Enrollment: 400
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Achieve is built on the beliefs that good schools transform communities; that community is created by shared values and common goals; that all children can learn and achieve; and that education is essential to a fulfilling life.
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Adam Abdulle Academy
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415 16th St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Phone: 507-252-5995
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 142
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses Harcourt Trophies Reading and Everyday Math. Emphasis on community and good values.
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Agricultural and Food Sciences Academy
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100 E. Vadnais Blvd.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Phone: 651-209-3910
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Opened 2001
Enrollment: 215
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Academically rigorous, student-centered learning experiences and leadership opportunities within an agricultural context.
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ARTech Charter School/Northfield Schools of Arts and Technology
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1719 Cannon Rd.
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-663-8806
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Opened 2003
Enrollment: 105
Grades: 6-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Modeled after the successful project-based EdVisions style school. A primary school focus on integrating and offering a high level of arts and technology options within the project-based learning model.
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Aspen Academy
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15033 Hwy. 13 S., Suite 2000
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: 952-226-5940
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 204
Grades: K-4
Status: Open
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Description:
Core Knowledge curriculum rich in literature.
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Augsburg Academy for Health Careers
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730 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-333-1614
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 140
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Vocational education in healthcare, post-secondary studies leading to a health care career or other advanced studies. Emphasis in math and science, meaningful mentoring and hands-on experience.
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Aurora Charter School
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2520 Minnehaha Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-870-3891
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Opened 2000
Enrollment: 276
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Academic excellence and celebrates the gift of Latino culture. Curriculum and teaching methodologies are geared towards monolingual Spanish-speaking immigrant children.
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Avalon School
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1745 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-649-5495
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Opened 2001
Enrollment: 144
Grades: 7-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Curriculum built around individualized learning plans, self-directed learning and student-initiated projects.
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Beacon Academy
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12325 Hwy 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 763-546-9999
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Opened 2004
Enrollment: 375
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Program includes daily Spanish instruction, Core Knowledge curriculum, character education and high expectations for parent involvement.
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Beacon Preparatory Academy
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12325 Hwy 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 763-546-9999
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 35
Grades: 6
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses the Core Knowledge curriculum and offers a challenging, liberal arts education.
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BEST Academy
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1300 Olson Memorial Hwy.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-381-9743 x 201
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 240
Grades: K-7
Status: Open
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Description:
All boys school focusing on engineering, science and technology programs.
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Birch Grove Community School
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9 Good Neighbor Hill Road
Tofte, MN 55615
Phone: 218-663-0170
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 41
Grades: PreK-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses the Core Knowledge Sequence.
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BlueSky Charter School
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33 Wentworth Ave. E., Ste 300
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 651-642-0888
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Opened 2001
Enrollment: 850
Grades: 7-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Serves students who are considered at-risk relative to their educational status and students who are better served by a more time independent and individualized instruction.
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Bluffview Montessori School
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1321 Gilmore Ave.
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-452-2807
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Opened 1993
Enrollment: 203
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Focuses on literacy and multicultural awareness using the Montessori method.
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Bright Water Elementary School
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2410 Girard Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-302-3410
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 100
Grades: K-2
Status: Open
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Description:
Urban-based Montessori program designed to inspire students to be passionate, life-long learners.
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Cannon River STEM School
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1800 14th St. NE
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-331-7836
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 137
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
An emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
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Cedar-Riverside Community School
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1610 S. Sixth St., Ste. 100
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: 612-339-5767
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Opened 1993
Enrollment: 112
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses local businesses, universities and arts organizations to serve the low-income multicultural community. Seeks to hire local teachers and those with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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City Academy
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958 Jessie St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-298-4624
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Opened 1992
Enrollment: 100
Grades: Ages 16-21
Status: Open
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Description:
The first charter school to open in the nation, focuses on the hardest to reach and teach students. The year-round program is located in a park and recreation building in a low-income neighborhood.
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Clarkfield Area Charter School
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301 13th St.
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: 320-669-1995
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 65
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Teaching to the students individual learning styles and uses community-based learning.
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College Prep Elementary
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1355 Pierce Butler Route
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-605-2360
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 145
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
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Cologne Academy
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1211 Village Parkway
Cologne, MN 55322
Phone: 952-466-2276
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 100
Grades: K-3
Status: Open
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Description:
Students will become well-versed in world events, history, and the classics as well as science and the use of technology.
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Community of Peace Academy
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471 Magnolia Ave. E.
St. Paul, MN 55130
Phone: 651-776-5151
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Opened 1995
Enrollment: 670
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Serves inner-city students and families. Stresses Peace Education and family involvement.
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Community School of Excellence
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1330 Blair Ave. N
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-329-9049
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 185
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Will focus on Hmong culture and language.
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RESOURCES
Center for School Change
Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave.
301 19th Avenue South Rm. 234
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-696-6848
Contact: Joe Nathan, Director
Email: jnathan@maclaster.edu
The Center works with educators, parents, business people, students, policy-makers and other concerned people throughout the United States to increase student achievement, raise graduation rates, improve student attitudes toward learning, their schools, and their communities, and strengthen communities through building stronger working relationships among educators, parents, students and other community members.
Minnesota Association of Charter Schools (MACS)
161st Anthony Ave., Suite 1000
Suite 165
St. Paul, MN 55103
Phone: 651-789-3090
Fax: 651-789-3093
Contact: Eugene Piccolo, Executive Director
Email: info@mncharterschools.org
A membership association that promotes innovation, quality, choice and accountability in public education by promoting the charter schools in Minnesota.
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
1500 Highway 36 W
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 651-582-8200
Fax: 651-297-2495
Contact: Stephanie Olsen, Director of School Choice
Email: stephanie.olsen@state.mn.us
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