BEST ACADEMY K-8 AT PENN
Best Academy K-8 at Penn is a public charter school that is part of the BEST ACADEMY school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
Best Academy, located in the Willard-Hay neighborhood of North Minneapolis, is a K-8 public charter school that operates with a focus on high academic expectations and a rigorous, college-preparatory culture. Serving a predominantly African American student body, the school is well-known for its extended school day and year-round academic calendar, which are designed to provide additional instructional time to help students bridge achievement gaps and master core subjects.
The school’s mission emphasizes not only academic achievement but also the development of character and leadership. Its pedagogical approach often leans into a structured, disciplined environment intended to foster student focus and excellence. As part of the Harvest Network of Schools, Best Academy is committed to ensuring that its students are prepared to attend and graduate from top-tier colleges, aiming to provide a high-quality educational pathway for families in the Minneapolis area.
For more information, contact Best Academy K-8 at Penn at (612) 876-4056 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411-3968
(612) 876-4056
http://www.bestacademy.org
BEST ACADEMY K-8 AT PENN is a public Charter school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. See other public other schools in Minnesota
School Details
- School status:
- Closed
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- BEST ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.