Top Grades in Education
One the the most important criteria in buying Minneapolis real
estate is the quality of Minnesota's schools.
Minnesota
schools are among the best in the United States.
More than 90 percent of Minnesotans have a
high school diploma and 77 percent of those continue on to some form of
post-secondary education.
Outstanding Educational Options
A wide
variety of educational opportunities are offered through Minnesota's
outstanding public school systems and the private and parochial schools.
Minnesota children can start school as soon as they're born.
Recognized as a national model, Minnesota's Early
Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) program sets the stage for
parent involvement and children’s success in K-12 education.
Minnesota's Educational Firsts
Among the
state's accomplishments are several educational firsts.
Open
Enrollment:
All students in Minnesota are eligible to choose to
attend any public school in the state.
Post-secondary Educational Options (PSEO):
Minnesota high school students looking for a challenge
can enroll in college courses tuition free.
Charter Schools:
Minnesota was the first state in
the nation to authorize establishment of charter schools as part of the
state's K-12 public school system.
List of Charter Schools in Minnesota.
Minnesota students can also choose to attend special magnet schools
that specialize in areas such as language, science and technology or
arts.
