Top Rankings
Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,380 students in Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,380 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
50%
12%
% White
28%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,311 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,884
$17,854
Spending / Student
$10,311
$18,580
Best Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Gr: K-4 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Parnassus Preparatory School-logic
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Gr: 5-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District?
Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,380 students.
What is the rank of Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District?
Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District is ranked #75 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District?
50% of Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District?
Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,311 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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