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Pyc Alternative Schools

2301 Oliver Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Pyc Alternative Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

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School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1954
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Student Body

Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Plymouth Christian Youth Center is a place of strength, safety and beauty where every young person is looked out for, nurtured and challenged.
  • Youth, adults, families and communities come together to turn back the tides of poverty and violence, embracing hope, compassion and the reality of a better world.
  • The PCYC Alternative School offers a positive school climate for youth in grades 9 -12, that have not been successful in other school programs.
  • Students at PCYC Alternative School are discovering and applying critical learning tools they had never picked up before, from improved reading and writing to how to truly listen to someone.
  • These skills not only help them earn their diplomas, but prepare them to be successful with further education, in their jobs, even in their relationships.
  • Plymouth Christian Youth Center is a place of strength, safety and beauty where every young person is looked out for, nurtured and challenged.
  • Youth, adults, families and communities come together to turn back the tides of poverty and violence, embracing hope, compassion and the reality of a better world.
  • The PCYC Alternative School offers a positive school climate for youth in grades 9 -12, that have not been successful in other school programs.
  • Students at PCYC Alternative School are discovering and applying critical learning tools they had never picked up before, from improved reading and writing to how to truly listen to someone.
  • These skills not only help them earn their diplomas, but prepare them to be successful with further education, in their jobs, even in their relationships.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Prince Rogers Nelson, musician -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Pyc Alternative Schools?
Pyc Alternative Schools famous alumni include: Prince Rogers Nelson, musician.
When is the application deadline for Pyc Alternative Schools?
The application deadline for Pyc Alternative Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pyc Alternative Schools located?
Pyc Alternative Schools is located in the Willard Hay neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.

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The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,463 for elementary schools and $19,926 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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