Directory - MN Association of Charter Schools

Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA K-12)

City: Vadnais Heights

Grades: K-12

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

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Athlos Leadership Academy

City: Brooklyn Park

Grades: PreK-8

Programmatic Focus: Academics + Athletics + Character

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: Pre-K-8

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

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Innovation Science and Technology Academy

City: Brooklyn Park

Grades: Pk-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-6th

Programmatic Focus: A school where adults and students unite to educate, empower, and inspire each other on a personalized level. 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: Golden Valley

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: Russian language and culture, core knowledge and Singapore math

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-8th

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)