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Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

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Parnassus Prep School-Grammar ranks 437 th of 869 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-4

437^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 869 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is a K–4 elementary school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving 623 students as part of the Parnassus Preparatory School district.

The clearest academic pattern here is a sharp split between subjects. In 2025–2026, all-grades math proficiency was 62.3%, well above the district's 46% and the state's 44.9%, while reading proficiency was 38.5%, below the district's 45.9% and the state's 48.6%. That 23.8-point math-over-reading gap is far wider than at nearby schools such as Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School (2.3 points), Oxbow Creek Elementary (12.9), Fernbrook Elementary (8.3), and Noble Academy Elementary (8.6). Among 11 nearby schools, Parnassus's math score ranks 4th, but its reading score ranks 8th. Math is strong in 3rd grade (68.9%) and roughly state-average in 4th (55.7%), while reading falls below the state in both tested grades — 42.6% in 3rd and just 34.4% in 4th, which is 14.4 points below the state.

The school has slid from the 85th percentile in 2015–2016 to the 50th percentile with 2 stars in 2025–2026, roughly the state median, even though its district remains rated 4 stars and 74th percentile. Reading declined over the same stretch (45.6% in 2022–2023 to 38.5% in 2025–2026) while math held around 62–63%. Enrollment matches nearby Rice Lake Elementary (623), and the free/reduced-lunch rate of 48.8% is higher than at several high-performing neighbors, including Oxbow Creek, Weaver Lake, and Fernbrook. Some groups are served well: English Language Learner students rank in the 86th percentile, while low-income students sit at the 50th percentile and male and special education students rank near or below the median. Reading — especially 4th-grade reading — looks like the highest-leverage area for improvement.

623

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,951

Per pupil spending ?

48.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Minnesota receive free school meals.

84.1%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

Exemptions: 4.8% (MMR)

11201 96th Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369-3676

(763) 496-1416

District: Parnassus Preparatory School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.5%

White:

21.2%

Asian:

15.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2016

!Reading scores 10 pts below the Minnesota average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg46%

Minnesota avg47%

437^th of 869

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 35 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

119^th of 458Parnassus Preparatory School among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	437 of 869	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.5	429 of 872	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.3	466 of 881	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.5	338 of 845	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.5	245 of 858	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	251 of 869	71.1%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	207 of 870	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	56.9	424 of 847	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.1	298 of 853	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	79.2	129 of 848	84.8%	★★★★☆
2015	68.5	274 of 840	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.9	234 of 826	71.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	84 of 315	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	69.6	64 of 298	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	64.3	96 of 310	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.7	50 of 279	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	40 of 282	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	31 of 227	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	42 of 283	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	52.1	136 of 266	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	35 of 143	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	80.5	33 of 140	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	40 of 154	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	89.7	16 of 128	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	93.6	6 of 131	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	17 of 88	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	81.7	30 of 136	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	61.9	63 of 134	53.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	44 of 305	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	56.6	85 of 303	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	75 of 303	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	18 of 276	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	74.0	26 of 239	89.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	381 of 790	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.2	420 of 799	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.3	393 of 809	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.5	253 of 787	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.7	243 of 799	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.2	193 of 783	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.5	191 of 787	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	54.9	418 of 774	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	82 of 238	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	382 of 764	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.7	385 of 764	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.6	398 of 793	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.4	275 of 774	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.8	166 of 663	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	59.4	270 of 683	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	269 of 740	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.4	516 of 728	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	46.9	459 of 807	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.8	389 of 812	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.7	495 of 826	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.1	393 of 799	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.6	240 of 808	70.3%	★★★★☆
2021	61.9	310 of 784	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	233 of 798	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	56.6	397 of 779	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	48.3	293 of 579	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.5	112 of 463	75.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	258 of 710	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.0	117 of 714	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	161 of 730	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.9	285 of 712	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	84.5	54 of 725	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.9	36 of 710	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	86.2	34 of 722	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	65.5	227 of 712	68.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)86th percentile+36 vs school

Asian (2026)76th percentile+26 vs school

African American (2026)73rd percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2025)66th percentile+15 vs school

White (2026)64th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)52nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)50th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)49th percentile~ school

Male (2026)43rd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2025-2026) ?

Math62%+17 vs state

Reading38%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

30 Plus in school of grammar classes
Teacher turn over is very high
The building is falling apart and lacks many things
Focus is on the School of Rhetoric where they are lucky to get 10-15 in a class
This school is not for children who are struggling learners as they do not believe in differentiating or teaching different ways to meet students needs.
High volume in homework even when research shows that more homework does not increase student intelligence or knowledge
Poor to no technology exposure
Most teachers stay less than 2 years so work environment is poor which means the leadership is lacking at all levels. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

For families interested in a very challenging, academically-focused classical education, Parnassus is a great choice. In addition to the usual subjects, elemntary age kids are taking a deep dive into grammar, history, science, Spanish and Latin. They are also focusing on public speaking skills and character development. There are no silly parties, videos shown in the classrooms, or computer time to play "educational games." Kids read and discuss classical books that have withstood the test of time. The school has been accused of being academically elitist. I don't think that is true. Quite the opposite -- it sets the bar high for everyone. There is no gifted and talented program. Everybody takes part in the same rigorous program. Goethe's maxim is alive and well. “If you treat an individual as he is, he will remain as he is, but if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be.” Parnassus has also been accused of not being fun. That is true in the sense that it does not seek to educate by entertaining. It provides a path to the deeper joy that comes from mastering difficult tasks, having the freedonm that comes when they are willing to risk failure, learning that perserverance will bring them closer to your goals, and acquiring a strong base of knowledge and the skills of logic and rhetoric that will allow them to forge their own path. Parnassus (and classical schools like it) are certainly not the only path to success. If it isn't your cup of tea, that is ok. We are fortunate to have a broad spectrum of choices in public education. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Very unhappy with the Special Education Program at Parnassus. This school is equipped to handle children in the mainstream only. Their SE program is lacking and I am sorely disappointed in the way they handle and accommodate their SE scholars. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, October 20, 2014

I recommend Parnassus Preparatory School to families that truly wish to see their children succeed academically. This school is very challenging but if you are willing to put the time end energy into your child's education you will see how high they can soar. If you want to know more. Visit Parnassusprep.com Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 5, 2014

Great school. I'm so amazed at how much my children have learned in the last two years.This is a great education that your children will be getting.I would highly recommend everyone to check out all the great oppt this school has to offer. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCA-IV Reading (2026)							MCA-IV Science (2026)			MCA-III Math (2026)							Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-IV Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-IV Reading 4th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 5th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 6th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 7th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 8th Grade	MCA-IV Reading All Grades	MCA-IV Science 5th Grade	MCA-IV Science 8th Grade	MCA-IV Science All Grades	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Parnassus Prep School-Grammar	Public, Charter	K-4	11201 96th Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Parnassus Preparatory School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 496-1416	623	36	17.2	48.8%	132 (21.2%)	327 (52.5%)	43 (6.9%)	98 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	51.9	437^th of 869 public elementary schools	49.7%		54.5	429^th of 872 public elementary schools	50.8%	8	42.6	34.4					38.5				68.9	55.7					62.3	84.1%	4.8%	$11,951
Elm Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9830 Revere Ln N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 425-0577	565	35	16.0	33.1%	328 (58.1%)	80 (14.2%)	56 (9.9%)	33 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (11.9%)	54.6	405^th of 869 public elementary schools	53.4%		67.8	294^th of 872 public elementary schools	66.3%	111	49.5	47.7	50.0				49.2	16.5		16.5	63.4	52.9	46.9				54.9	96.1%	2.6%	$13,840
Noble Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	9477 Decatur Dr N	Brooklyn Park	55445	Hennepin County	Noble Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 592-7706	395	20	19.3	68.9%	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.9%)	12 (3.0%)	341 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	30.4	638^th of 869 public elementary schools	26.6%		29.6	654^th of 872 public elementary schools	25.0%	16	33.3	23.0	41.5	31.6			32.0	11.3		11.3	56.3	39.3	41.5	28.1			40.6	92.3%	0%	$13,713
Rice Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13755 89th Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 420-4220	623	39	16.1	40.1%	292 (46.9%)	152 (24.4%)	61 (9.8%)	38 (6.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (12.4%)	33.6	617^th of 869 public elementary schools	29.0%		40.8	564^th of 872 public elementary schools	35.3%	53	31.0	47.3	41.7				39.8	13.5		13.5	35.6	52.7	32.0				39.7	89.6%	4.2%	$13,274
Fernbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9661 Fernbrook Ln	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 420-8888	952	53	18.1	22.5%	643 (67.5%)	141 (14.8%)	47 (4.9%)	44 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (8.0%)	73.4	223^rd of 869 public elementary schools	74.3%		81.9	129^th of 872 public elementary schools	85.2%	94	54.7	56.5	60.6				57.3	26.8		26.8	72.8	71.9	52.1				65.6	91%	7.4%	$12,848
Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	9060 Zanzibar Lane	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 205-4396	231	21	11.2	73.2%	10 (4.3%)	183 (79.2%)	20 (8.7%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	13.4	767^th of 869 public elementary schools	11.7%		14.6	753^rd of 872 public elementary schools	13.6%	14	18.8	12.5	42.9	27.3			22.8	21.4		21.4	25.0	12.5	28.6	9.1			18.5	88.2%	0%	$17,632
Nasha Shkola Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6717 85th Ave North	Brooklyn Park	55445	Hennepin County	Nasha Shkola Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 496-5550	138	9	14.7	79.0%	135 (97.8%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.2	433^rd of 869 public elementary schools	50.2%		60.7	361^st of 872 public elementary schools	58.6%	72	42.1	57.9	37.5	50.0			46.3	12.5		8.0	68.4	60.0	25.0	50.0			48.2	30.3%	30.3%	$14,003
Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	15900 Weaver Lake Rd	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	Yes	No	No	(763) 420-3337	668	35	19.3	29.3%	263 (39.4%)	166 (24.9%)	34 (5.1%)	135 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.5%)	83.3	114^th of 869 public elementary schools	86.9%		80.9	137^th of 872 public elementary schools	84.3%	23	68.8	54.8	72.0				65.1	42.3		42.3	81.7	61.6	60.8				67.4	95.9%	4.1%	$13,175
Edinbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8925 Zane Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55443	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 493-4737	701	48	14.4	60.3%	78 (11.1%)	300 (42.8%)	77 (11.0%)	171 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (10.7%)	14.4	752^nd of 869 public elementary schools	13.5%		27.1	671^st of 872 public elementary schools	23.1%	81	28.3	29.2	26.2				27.9	6.2		6.2	34.8	33.1	10.8				25.9	91.3%	5.8%	$13,762
Oxbow Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	6505 109th Ave N	Champlin	55316	Hennepin County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 506-3800	1,114	66	16.8	26.8%	680 (61.0%)	139 (12.5%)	65 (5.8%)	126 (11.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (9.0%)	78.2	164^th of 869 public elementary schools	81.1%		82.4	119^th of 872 public elementary schools	86.4%	45	56.9	56.5	60.3				57.8	31.4		31.4	74.6	74.5	62.2				70.7	94.4%	4.6%	$11,778

Frequently Asked Questions about Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

What district is Parnassus Prep School-Grammar in?

Parnassus Preparatory School

Is Parnassus Prep School-Grammar a good school?

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar ranks 437^th of 869 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parnassus Prep School-Grammar?

In the 2024-25 school year, 623 students attended Parnassus Prep School-Grammar.

What is the racial makeup of Parnassus Prep School-Grammar?

Students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar are 52% African American, 21% White, 16% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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