St . Croix Valley COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
St . Croix Valley COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Unique educational opportunities
Students and families have many options when it comes to quality education opportunities .
New Heights Charter School opened as the first K-12 charter school in the nation in 1993 . As the community ’ s first public “ choice ” program , New Heights is home to students wanting or needing a smaller learning environment capable of adjusting to the individual needs of the student .
Opened in fall 2017 , River Grove Elementary is the newest area public charter school . With its home campus in the forest , its focus is the area ’ s natural resources , history , arts , and civic stewardship of the community as a foundation for K-5 study . They are temporarily housed in the Manitou Education and Art Center in downtown Stillwater , in the building formerly known as the Zephyr Theatre .
Since 1974 , Salem Lutheran School in Stillwater has sought to instill Christian values in students while pursuing academic excellence . It serves children in pre-K through eighth grade .
St . Croix Catholic School offers
New Heights School 651-439-1962 newheightsschool . com
River Grove Elementary 651-409-3122 marineareaschool . org
Salem Lutheran School 651-439-7831 salemlutheranschool . org
St . Croix Catholic School 651-439-5581 stcroixcatholic . org
St . Croix Montessori School 651-436-2603 stcroixmontessori . org
St . Croix Preparatory Academy 651-395-5900 stcroixprep . org
a strong liberal arts education , coupled with opportunities to develop 21st century skills . With more than 160 years of history , the school educates children from pre-K through eighth grade .
St . Croix Montessori School , which celebrated 30 years in 2023 , takes a different approach of pre-K through elementary school learning . Grouped by age , there are three classes : Toddler , ages 16-33 months ; Children ’ s House , ages 33 months to 6 years ; and Elementary , ages 6-12 years . They meet children where they are with handson experience , avoiding the linear path of learning by giving children the support they need . With a focus on ecological literacy , the campus has a farm with alpaca , miniature donkeys , goats , and hens that the children care for .
St . Croix Preparatory Academy in Baytown Township is a K-12 public charter school that opened in 2004 and now serves more than 1,100 students . Located on 59 acres of land , St . Croix Prep offers a demanding classical , liberal arts curriculum with emphasis on development of each student ’ s personal character and leadership qualities . The school continuously ranks as one of Minnesota ’ s highest performing schools .
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