Directory

Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA K-12)

City: Vadnais Heights

Grades: K-12

Programmatic Focus: Science focused curriculum, courses in Animal Science, Plant Science, Food Science, Environmental Science and Mechanical Science/Engineering; focus on hands-on and experiential learning opportunities.

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Athlos Leadership Academy

City: Brooklyn Park

Grades: PreK-8

Programmatic Focus: Building a competitive future for students through academics, fitness, and charter development.

Authorizer: Volunteers of America - Minnesota (VOA)

DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science

City: Ham Lake

Grades: K-8th

Programmatic Focus: Arts & science enriched learning

Authorizer: Friends of Education

Excell Academy for Higher Learning

City: Brooklyn Park

Grades: PreK-8

Programmatic Focus: Academic & social education, social skills development, community education and accountability & progress

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Innovation Science and Technology Academy

City: Coon Rapids

Grades: PreK-6

Programmatic Focus: STEM

Authorizer: Novation Education Opportunities (NEO)

Kaleidoscope Charter School

City: Otsego

Grades: K-12

Programmatic Focus: Ability & inquiry-based instruction, leadership/character development, service learning, project-based STEAM initiatives

Authorizer: Volunteers of America - Minnesota (VOA)

Lakes International Language Academy

City: Forest Lake

Grades: PreK-12

Programmatic Focus: International Baccalaureate, Chinese & Spanish Immersion

Authorizer: Volunteers of America - Minnesota (VOA)

Level Up Academy

City: White Bear Lake

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: K-8 personalized learning within three learning pathways: In-person, Hybrid, Virtual

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

Lionsgate Academy

City: Minnetonka

Grades: 7-12 (ages 18-21 transition program)

Programmatic Focus: Secondary Education inclusively designed to meet the needs of all students, with a focus on students on the Autism Spectrum and a Transition Program for Students Aged 18-21

Authorizer: Novation Education Opportunities (NEO)

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy

City: Maple Grove

Grades: PreK-6

Programmatic Focus: Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy has reimagined the integral role that community plays in fostering a genuine love of learning, from the first day of school. Our community is rooted in the synergy of families, students, teachers, and local partners, dedicated to co-creating a school where adults and students unite to educate, empower, and inspire each other on a personalized level. Together, we take action!

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

Modern Montessori Charter School

City: Champlin

Grades: PreK-8

Programmatic Focus: Authentic Montessori curriculum and experience with a modern twist by interweaving aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

Nasha Shkola

City: Brooklyn Park

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: Russian language and culture, academically rigorous, highly-structured learning environment

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

New Millennium Academy

City: Brooklyn Center

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: Hmong culture and literacy

Authorizer: Friends of Education

North Lakes Academy

City: Forest Lake

Grades: K-12

Programmatic Focus: Liberal arts

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

North Metro Flex Academy

City: North St. Paul

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: To prepare a diverse community of elementary, middle and high school students to be successful in college and in their careers through a flexible "blended learning" experience that develops analytical, compassionate, disciplined and self-directed learners

Authorizer: Novation Education Opportunities (NEO)

Northwest Passage High School

City: Coon Rapids

Grades: 9-12

Programmatic Focus: Project-based, field expedition school - Varied projects, field studies and inquiry-based methods allow students to develop a greater sense of the world by engaging in challenging academics, structured work experience, and service-learning. Students take responsibility for their own educational plans and graduate with the tools to make informed decisions about their future.

Oak Hill Montessori Community School

City: Shoreview

Grades: PreK-8

Programmatic Focus: Montessori Education

Authorizer: Minnesota Office of Charter Authorizing (MOChA)

PACT Charter School

City: Ramsey

Grades: K-12

Programmatic Focus: Pursuing Academics and Character Together

Authorizer: Volunteers of America - Minnesota (VOA)

Paladin Career & Technical High School

City: Coon Rapids

Grades: 9-12

Programmatic Focus: Project-based learning, work-based learning, experiential learning and community involvement

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

Parnassus Preparatory School

City: Maple Grove

Grades: K-12

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.

Authorizer: Friends of Education