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Metropolitan Open School

Alternative school · Ungraded

Saint Louis Park, MN

3390 Library Ln, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Saint Louis Park
  • Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Minnesota
  • Serving families in Saint Louis Park since at least 2011

In Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, Metropolitan Open School is an independent private school. About 5 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Minnesota. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
5
Teachers
2.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Minnesota (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 13 independent schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    4’11–127’13–144’15–162’17–184’19–207’21–225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Student body

    White60%
    Two or more races40%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Metropolitan Open School whether it takes part.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Metropolitan Open School

    What grades does Metropolitan Open School serve?

    Metropolitan Open School serves ungraded.

    How many students attend Metropolitan Open School?

    About 5 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Metropolitan Open 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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