Top Rankings
Parnassus Preparatory 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,352 students in Parnassus Preparatory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Parnassus Preparatory 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,352 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parnassus Preparatory School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 515 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
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
52%
12%
% White
24%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,524 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,109
$17,742
Spending / Student
$10,524
$18,463
Best Parnassus Preparatory School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Parnassus Prep School-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 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parnassus Preparatory School District?
Parnassus Preparatory School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,352 students.
What is the rank of Parnassus Preparatory School District?
Parnassus Preparatory School District is ranked #75 out of 515 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 School District?
52% of Parnassus Preparatory School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parnassus Preparatory School District?
Parnassus Preparatory 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,524 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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