Welcome!
Pratt Elementary is a small K–5 public school nestled in the heart of Prospect Park at 66 Malcolm Ave. SE. With around 185 students spanning 6 grade levels, it’s the smallest and most historic school in Minneapolis, and its test results make it the best diverse school in the state.
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Hello, Prospective Pratt Parents!
Thanks for stopping by! As parents ourselves, we know just how difficult it is to choose that one perfect school for your child. Rest assured that we want to help you find that perfect fit, whether you ultimately choose Pratt or another school. We’re always happy to give tours to show off the close-knit community that’s evolved at Pratt, and we’re always happy to put you in touch with other parents. You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!
Want a tour?
Pratt offers parent-led tours to prospective families all year long. To arrange a tour, contact Jakki Kydd-Fidelman by telephone at 612-668-1107 or by email. Maps and directions are available here.
Want to talk to a current Pratt parent?
If you want to talk to a real, live Pratt parent, a number have volunteered to field questions from other prospective parents. You can find a list on our Contact page.
Not in the Pratt busing area but still interested in Pratt?
Because of the unique environment Pratt has to offer, a large number of our families come from outside the immediate Pratt busing area. Students from outside the busing area are still welcome to attend Pratt; you simply have to provide your own transportation. However, if you’re interested in joining a carpool from Seward, Longfellow or another neighborhood, please let us know. Contact Jakki Kydd-Fidelman by telephone at 612-668-1107 or by email.
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Key Advantages
- A unique partnership with the Community Education system, which uses those portions of the building which are not used for elementary education. This allows parents to attend classes in the same building as their children.
- Strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood, which has provided over $1.1 million in financial support and thousands of volunteer hours.
- Full-day kindergarten
- On-site before- and after-school care through the Minneapolis Kids program.
- Consistently turns in some of the very best test scores in Minneapolis.
- Numerous high-quality supplemental programs and partnerships.
- More…
School-Closing Status
Pratt is not on the list of schools to be closed. Pratt has extremely strong support among its families, its community, and within the Minneapolis school district itself. We have been told that we are in no danger of closing. Pratt is not only one of the city’s most successful schools but also a very low-cost facility which requires little or no subsidy from other schools.
Future
When the Minneapolis Board of Education voted to direct their consultant to remove Pratt from the list of schools to be closed, Pratt was assured that it will remain open indefinitely. Still, it must be acknowledged that there can be no guarantees in an era of tight budgets and shifting political winds, and Pratt is a small school with unique attributes that don’t easily fit into the typical public school model. That being said, it does appear that its future is secure and it will continue to deliver the outstanding education its supporters have come to expect.