Prairie Creek Community School is a K-5, tuition-free, progressive charter school located in Castle Rock Township, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1982, Prairie Creek was founded by a small group of individuals and educators. Prairie Creek Community School became a public charter school in 2002.
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Creek Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Creek Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Creek Community School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Creek Community School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Creek Community School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Community School is ranked #139 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prairie Creek Community School often compared to?
Prairie Creek Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nerstrand Charter School, Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Creek Community School?
179 students attend Prairie Creek Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Prairie Creek Community School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Creek Community School?
Prairie Creek Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Creek Community School offer ?
Prairie Creek Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Creek Community School part of?
Prairie Creek Community School is part of Prairie Creek Community School District.
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