Southside Family Charter School

Southside Family Charter School is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of the SOUTHSIDE FAMILY CHARTER SCHOOL. The school serves approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 93.7th percentile among MN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 50% proficiency in math and 66% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $143,254, where 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

With an enrollment of 115 students, Southside Family Charter School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Southside Family Charter School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Southside Family Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.