Gaia Democratic School
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Minneapolis, MN
1219 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Minnesota
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gaia Democratic School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 30 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Minnesota. The school reports that about 60% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 30
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 60% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Minnesota (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 13 independent schools in Minnesota.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Gaia Democratic School whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Gaia Democratic School
What grades does Gaia Democratic School serve?
Gaia Democratic School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Gaia Democratic School?
About 30 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gaia Democratic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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