Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

Summary:

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-4 in Maple Grove, Minnesota, part of the highly-ranked Osseo Public School District. With a diverse student population, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently at 466 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

Parnassus Prep's key strengths include strong math performance, with 63.01% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state and district averages. However, the school lags behind in reading proficiency at 38.78%, compared to 49.85% statewide. The school's Asian and African American students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 40 and top 96 out of 310 Minnesota elementary schools, respectively. In contrast, male students and those from low-income families perform relatively worse, suggesting a need for more targeted support. The school has also seen a significant increase in its free/reduced lunch rate, from 30.06% to 53.19%, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, Parnassus Prep generally outperforms them in academic metrics, particularly in math. However, some schools, such as Fernbrook Elementary and Oxbow Creek Elementary, demonstrate stronger overall performance across both math and reading. Addressing the school's reading proficiency and supporting its underperforming subgroups could help Parnassus Prep continue to improve and better serve its diverse student community.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

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


(763) 496-1416

District: Parnassus Preparatory Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,951 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  657

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.0%
White:
21.9%
Asian:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Compare Details Parnassus Prep School-Grammar ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53%), White (21.9%), Asian (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is 19.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar is $11,951.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar:

SchoolDigger ranks Parnassus Prep School-Grammar 466th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Parnassus Prep School-Grammar in the ranking list.)

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Parnassus Preparatory Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parnassus Preparatory Charter School 91st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parnassus Prep School-Grammar

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2014 70.86 234th 826 71.7%
2015 68.53 274th 840 67.4%
2016 79.15 129th 848 84.8%
2017 68.07 298th 853 65.1%
2018 56.88 424th 847 49.9%
2019 73.72 207th 870 76.2%
2021 70.21 251st 869 71.1%
2022 71.50 245th 858 71.4%
2023 62.54 338th 845 60.0%
2024 52.25 466th 881 47.1%
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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 26th 239 89.1%
2023 84.05 18th 276 93.5%
2024 61.68 75th 303 75.2%
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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 112th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.41 516th 728 29.1%
2019 62.45 269th 740 63.6%
2021 59.38 270th 683 60.5%
2022 68.78 166th 663 75.0%
2023 62.42 275th 774 64.5%
2024 51.64 398th 793 49.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.93 418th 774 46.0%
2019 73.51 191st 787 75.7%
2021 72.15 193rd 783 75.4%
2022 69.66 243rd 799 69.6%
2023 68.54 253rd 787 67.9%
2024 55.27 393rd 809 51.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.62 397th 779 49.0%
2019 69.85 233rd 798 70.8%
2021 61.87 310th 784 60.5%
2022 69.60 240th 808 70.3%
2023 54.13 393rd 799 50.8%
2024 45.71 495th 826 40.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 63rd 134 53.0%
2019 81.73 30th 136 77.9%
2021 88.90 17th 88 80.7%
2022 93.65 6th 131 95.4%
2023 89.73 16th 128 87.5%
2024 74.96 40th 154 74.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.13 136th 266 48.9%
2019 79.28 42nd 283 85.2%
2021 78.43 31st 227 86.3%
2022 78.77 40th 282 85.8%
2023 75.72 50th 279 82.1%
2024 64.27 96th 310 69.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.50 227th 712 68.1%
2019 86.24 34th 722 95.3%
2021 86.94 36th 710 94.9%
2022 84.54 54th 725 92.6%
2023 59.89 285th 712 60.0%
2024 72.92 161st 730 77.9%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.2)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2012 294 18 10 19 1 2 9 0 353
2013 477 46 35 27 2 0 24 0 611
2014 502 132 59 33 1 0 33 0 760
2015 325 89 60 20 0 0 23 0 517
2016 334 112 68 27 0 0 26 0 567
2017 306 163 80 34 1 0 27 0 611
2018 292 205 76 29 1 0 29 0 632
2019 245 239 65 32 2 0 29 0 612
2020 223 272 69 33 2 2 47 0 648
2021 201 287 84 31 2 1 46 0 652
2022 176 301 91 39 1 1 40 0 649
2023 164 318 91 47 0 1 37 0 658
2024 144 348 91 44 1 1 28 0 657

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
2024 657 34.2 19.1 53.9

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
2024 657 34.2 19.1 53.9

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

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YearTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 338th 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)75.265.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)75.265.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Parnassus Prep School-Grammar)61.939.1
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)61.939.1
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Parnassus Prep School-Grammar)7272.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)7272.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Parnassus Prep School-Grammar)67.852.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)67.852.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students612658
 7.5%
African American239318
 33.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6591
 40%
Hispanic3247
 46.9%
Pacific Islander01
White245164
 33.1%
Two or More Races2937
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%53.2%
 22.6%


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Students at Parnassus Prep School-Grammar are 53% African American, 22% White, 14% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Parnassus Prep School-Grammar ranks 466th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 657 students attended Parnassus Prep School-Grammar.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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