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Southside Family Charter School

2123 Clinton Ave So Minneapolis, MN 55404

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Southside Family Charter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1972
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Student Body

Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We are a public charter school.
Admissions Director
Tania Montgomery

School Notes

  • Southside Family School (SFS) is a small urban k-8 program dedicated to academic excellence, innovation in curriculum, and parent and community involvement.
  • We offer small class sizes that concentrate on individualized instruction and a warm and safe learning environment.
  • We focus on a social justice curriculum that teaches students to be independently minded citizens who respect themselves and others.
  • We stress basic skills, encourage creative expression and offer a range of electives.
  • In an atmosphere free of racism, sexism, classism and homophobia, we honor diverse cultural identities, encourage volunteer participation, use the community as a classroom, develop curriculum, advocate for families, and engage children in issues of social justice, decision-making and problem solving.
  • Southside Family School (SFS) is a small urban k-8 program dedicated to academic excellence, innovation in curriculum, and parent and community involvement.
  • We offer small class sizes that concentrate on individualized instruction and a warm and safe learning environment.
  • We focus on a social justice curriculum that teaches students to be independently minded citizens who respect themselves and others.
  • We stress basic skills, encourage creative expression and offer a range of electives.
  • In an atmosphere free of racism, sexism, classism and homophobia, we honor diverse cultural identities, encourage volunteer participation, use the community as a classroom, develop curriculum, advocate for families, and engage children in issues of social justice, decision-making and problem solving.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southside Family Charter School often compared to?
Southside Family Charter School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Helena School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Southside Family Charter School?
The application deadline for Southside Family Charter School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southside Family Charter School located?
Southside Family Charter School is located in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other private schools located in Powderhorn.

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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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