Authorized Charter Schools
 | Aspen AcademySavage, Minnesota Serves grades K-8Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2031 www.aspenacademymn.org |
 | Cologne AcademyCologne, Minnesota Serves grades K-8Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2029 www.cologneacademy.org |
 | DaVinci Academy of Arts & ScienceHam Lake, Minnesota Serves grades K-8Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2029 www.davincicharterschool.org |
 | Eagle Ridge AcademyMinnetonka, Minnesota Serves grades K-12Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2031 www.eagleridgeacademy.org |
 | Hennepin SchoolsMinneapolis, Minnesota Serves grades K-8Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2027 www.hennepinschools.org |
 | New Millennium AcademyBrooklyn Center, Minnesota Serves grades K-8Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2028 www.newmillenniumacademy.org |
 | Nova Classical AcademySt. Paul, Minnesota Serves grades K-12Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2027 www.novaclassical.org |
 | Parnassus Preparatory SchoolMaple Grove, Minnesota Serves grades K-12Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2029 www.parnassusprep.com |
 | Seven Hills Preparatory AcademyBurnsville, MN Campus Serves Grades K-5 Richfield, MN Campus Serves Grades K-5 and Middle School Grades 6-8Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2029 www.sevenhillspreparatoryacademy.org |
 | St. Croix Preparatory AcademyStillwater, Minnesota Serves grades K-12Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2030 www.stcroixprep.org |
 | Yinghua AcademyMinneapolis, Minnesota Serves grades K-8Current Charter Contract expires June 30, 2029 www.yinghuaacademy.org |
At Nova Classical Academy academic rigor, individual achievement, and community growth are always evident.
Academic Rigor
When it comes to academics, Nova stands out. For six consecutive years (2020–2025), U.S. News & World Report has ranked Nova as the #2 high school in Minnesota—a testament to an unwavering commitment to excellence.
And the numbers speak for themselves: according to the Minnesota Department of Education, Nova students have outperformed state averages in reading and math by at least 24 percentage points every year for the past five years.
Individual Achievement
Success at Nova is not limited to the classroom. Nova's Activities and Athletics Program offers students in grades K–12 more than 20 athletic teams, 25+ clubs, and a dozen camps and clinics.
The results? The Nova Knights shine everywhere—from multiple National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Finalists to a Minnesota State Champion in Juvenile Boys Figure Skating. Achievement knows no bounds.
Community Growth
Nova is more than a school; it is a community. Nova connects learning to life through active engagement with the neighborhood, the Twin Cities, and the broader classical education network.
From co-sponsoring an annual Classical Education Conference, partnering with the St. Paul Public Library, and participating in the Minnesota State Fair, to offering enriching student travel opportunities, Nova students learn to lead and give back.
To Nova’s staff, students, and families: thank you. Your dedication, curiosity, and contributions make Nova Classical Academy a place where learning truly transforms lives.
2026-2027 School Year:
Two Friends of Education schools are in renewal this school year, with their charters terminating June 30, 2027. Friends of Education will publish renewal decisions by January 31, 2027. The schools in renewal are:
Hennepin Schools
Nova Classical Academy
For information regarding How to Apply, Application Requirements, Timelines, etc. click the appropriate link.
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