Is Parnassus Prep School-Grammar a good school?

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar ranks 337 th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parnassus Prep School-Grammar?

In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended Parnassus Prep School-Grammar.

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

Students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar are 48% African American, 25% White, 14% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Public, Charter K-4

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

(763) 496-1416

District: Parnassus Preparatory Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
337^th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,951

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 658

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.3%

White:

24.9%

Asian:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Compare Details Parnassus Prep School-Grammar ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.3%), White (24.9%), Asian (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Parnassus Prep School-Grammar employs 34.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is $11,951.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar:

SchoolDigger ranks Parnassus Prep School-Grammar 337^th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Parnassus Prep School-Grammar in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Parnassus Preparatory Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parnassus Preparatory Charter School 84^th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2014	70.86	234^th	826	71.7%
2015	68.53	274^th	840	67.4%
2016	79.15	129^th	848	84.8%
2017	68.07	298^th	853	65.1%
2018	56.88	424^th	847	49.9%
2019	73.72	207^th	870	76.2%
2021	70.21	251^st	869	71.1%
2022	71.50	245^th	858	71.4%
2023	62.54	338^th	845	60.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.97	26^th	239	89.1%
2023	84.05	18^th	276	93.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.52	112^th	463	75.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.41	516^th	728	29.1%
2019	62.45	269^th	740	63.6%
2021	59.38	270^th	683	60.5%
2022	68.78	166^th	663	75.0%
2023	62.42	275^th	774	64.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.93	418^th	774	46.0%
2019	73.51	191^st	787	75.7%
2021	72.15	193^rd	783	75.4%
2022	69.66	243^rd	799	69.6%
2023	68.54	253^rd	787	67.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.62	397^th	779	49.0%
2019	69.85	233^rd	798	70.8%
2021	61.87	310^th	784	60.5%
2022	69.60	240^th	808	70.3%
2023	54.13	393^rd	799	50.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	61.92	63^rd	134	53.0%
2019	81.73	30^th	136	77.9%
2021	88.90	17^th	88	80.7%
2022	93.65	6^th	131	95.4%
2023	89.73	16^th	128	87.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.13	136^th	266	48.9%
2019	79.28	42^nd	283	85.2%
2021	78.43	31^st	227	86.3%
2022	78.77	40^th	282	85.8%
2023	75.72	50^th	279	82.1%

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Rank History for White students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.50	227^th	712	68.1%
2019	86.24	34^th	722	95.3%
2021	86.94	36^th	710	94.9%
2022	84.54	54^th	725	92.6%
2023	59.89	285^th	712	60.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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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

Enrollment information for Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	294	18	10	19	1	2	9	353
2013	477	46	35	27	2	0	24	611
2014	502	132	59	33	1	0	33	760
2015	325	89	60	20	0	0	23	517
2016	334	112	68	27	0	0	26	567
2017	306	163	80	34	1	0	27	611
2018	292	205	76	29	1	0	29	632
2019	245	239	65	32	2	0	29	612
2020	223	272	69	33	2	2	47	648
2021	201	287	84	31	2	1	46	652
2022	176	301	91	39	1	1	40	649
2023	164	318	91	47	0	1	37	658

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	353	13.5	26.1	10.8
2013	611	27.6	22.0	11.3
2014	760	34.6	21.9	19.5
2015	517	25.0	20.6	15.9
2016	567	27.0	21.0	20.8
2017	611	29.8	20.4	25
2018	632	32.4	19.4	24.7
2019	612	30.4	20.0	30.6
2020	648	31.8	20.3	30.7
2021	652	34.0	19.1	30.1
2022	649	34.7	18.6	29.6
2023	658	34.7	18.9	53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	353	13.5	26.1	10.8
2013	611	27.6	22.0	11.3
2014	760	34.6	21.9	19.5
2015	517	25.0	20.6	15.9
2016	567	27.0	21.0	20.8
2017	611	29.8	20.4	25
2018	632	32.4	19.4	24.7
2019	612	30.4	20.0	30.6
2020	648	31.8	20.3	30.7
2021	652	34.0	19.1	30.1
2022	649	34.7	18.6	29.6
2023	658	34.7	18.9	53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,951

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 338^th of 845 Elementary schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Parnassus Prep School-Grammar)	75.2	65.6	9.6%
3rd Grade Math (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)	75.2	65.6	9.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Parnassus Prep School-Grammar)	61.9	39.1	22.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)	61.9	39.1	22.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Parnassus Prep School-Grammar)	72	72.1	0.1%
4th Grade Math (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)	72	72.1	0.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Parnassus Prep School-Grammar)	67.8	52.5	15.3%
4th Grade Reading (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)	67.8	52.5	15.3%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	612	658	7.5%
African American	239	318	33.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	65	91	40%
Hispanic	32	47	46.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	245	164	33.1%
Two or More Races	29	37	27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	53.2%	22.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCA-III Math (2023)					MCA-III Reading (2023)					MCA-III Science (2023)		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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Parnassus Prep School-Grammar	Public, Charter	K-4	11201 96th Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Parnassus Preparatory Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 496-1416	658	35	18.9	53.2%	164 (24.9%)	318 (48.3%)	47 (7.1%)	91 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.6%)	62.5	337^th of 843 public elementary schools	60.0%		71.5	245^th of 858 public elementary schools	71.4%	92	65.6	72.1			68.8	39.1	52.5			45.6			$11,951
Elm Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9830 Revere Ln N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 425-0577	521	32	16.1	40.7%	309 (59.3%)	71 (13.6%)	39 (7.5%)	32 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (13.2%)	55	422^nd of 843 public elementary schools	49.9%		50.8	494^th of 858 public elementary schools	42.4%	72	72.5	42.7	39.4		50.6	61.7	43.7	60.6		55.3	39.4	39.4	$13,840
Noble Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	9477 Decatur Drive North	Brooklyn Park	55445	Hennepin County	Noble Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 592-7706	453	20	22.8	68.4%	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.8%)	8 (1.8%)	398 (87.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	19.6	690^th of 843 public elementary schools	18.1%		19.9	701^st of 858 public elementary schools	18.3%	11	54.1	36.6	12.4	25.0	30.8	27.9	23.9	21.0	40.0	27.5	21.0	21.0	$13,713
Rice Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13755 89th Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 420-4220	627	34	18.2	41.6%	332 (53.0%)	121 (19.3%)	54 (8.6%)	49 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (11.2%)	50.3	479^th of 843 public elementary schools	43.2%		49.7	502^nd of 858 public elementary schools	41.5%	23	51.3	53.0	43.7		49.4	48.7	43.6	56.3		49.5	41.8	41.8	$13,274
Fernbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9661 Fernbrook Ln	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 420-8888	889	46	19.2	19.9%	633 (71.2%)	86 (9.7%)	50 (5.6%)	45 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (8.2%)	88.2	57^th of 843 public elementary schools	93.2%		86.3	73^rd of 858 public elementary schools	91.5%	16	81.8	79.0	63.5		75.3	72.8	67.1	77.3		72.0	65.1	65.1	$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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 205-4396	200	29	6.8	71.0%	21 (10.5%)	147 (73.5%)	19 (9.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	10.6	754^th of 843 public elementary schools	10.6%		7.2	784^th of 858 public elementary schools	8.6%	30	19.1	5.9	30.0	0.0	14.3	14.3	17.7	25.0	36.8	23.4	20.0	20.0	$17,632
Innovation Sci & Technical Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	6717 85th Avenue N	Brooklyn Park	55445	Anoka County	Innovation Sci & Technical Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 339-0642	67	3	23.5	85.1%	6 (9.0%)	57 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	36.4				20.8	41.7				40.0
Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School	Public	PK, KG-5	15900 Weaver Lake Rd	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 420-3337	638	33	19.5	36.7%	244 (38.2%)	185 (29.0%)	28 (4.4%)	126 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.6%)	78.2	162^nd of 843 public elementary schools	80.8%		74.1	208^th of 858 public elementary schools	75.8%	46	83.5	69.6	44.1		65.9	72.1	56.5	71.8		66.5	58.3	58.3	$13,175
279Online Learning Program K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(763) 391-8890	133	17	7.8	57.1%	21 (15.8%)	41 (30.8%)	15 (11.3%)	40 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.0%)	17	708^th of 843 public elementary schools	16.0%					(n/a)	16.7	41.2	21.1		25.0	13.0	29.4	44.4		27.6	30.0	30.0
Edinbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8925 Zane Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55443	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 493-4737	707	44	16.1	73.6%	63 (8.9%)	308 (43.6%)	73 (10.3%)	198 (28.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.1%)	28.4	632^nd of 843 public elementary schools	25.0%		24.3	675^th of 858 public elementary schools	21.3%	43	46.9	42.7	20.9		37.1	39.6	37.4	34.2		37.1	31.5	31.5	$13,762

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