In 1988, local Quakers and peace activists founded Friends School of Minnesota. In the tradition of more than 80 Quaker Friends Schools across the United States, Friends School of Minnesota meets children's intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs in an environment that nurtures their social consciousness. Friends School of Minnesota currently has 167 students and 20 faculty. We offer a rich K-8 program where in-depth academic studies are supported by peaceful forms of conflict resolution. We are a diverse community with students from a broad range of religious and non-religious backgrounds, including eight percent from Quaker families. We welcome ethnic and economic diversity ; 31 percent are children of color and 31 percent of FSM families receive need-based financial aid. The School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States ( ISACS ). The ISACS team described us as a little jewel of a school.
Founded in 1891, Sheridan Elementary School is a small school that serves students in kindergarten through grade six. The school administers the English Language Learners program. It has a parent-teacher association that sponsors various programs and events, including fundraising and workshops. Sheridan Elementary School has a computer laboratory, library and classrooms. The school also provides programs in special education, music and band. It offers an accelerated reader program that is used to monitor and guide reading practices and help students in improving their reading skills. The school has a staff of a psychologist, social worker, and speech and occupational therapists. In addition, it provides food services. Sheridan Elementary School is located in St. Paul, Minn.
