Education is a priority in Minneapolis Saint Paul. The University of Minnesota ranks as one of the top public research universities in the nation. Macalester College is listed 24 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of liberal arts colleges. And the University of Minnesota Medical Center is rated one of the top 50 teaching hospitals in the U.S.

Add it all together and you’ll find that Minneapolis Saint Paul is recognized as one of “America’s Smartest Cities” (American Business Journals Inc.) and tops the charts in literacy (Central Connecticut State University).

Primary Education
We encourage our secondary education students to excel in specific subject areas they find interesting. We offer Spanish, French, Chinese and German immersion programs. Magnet programs focusing on performing arts, aviation and math. Nearly 150 charter schools. And, International Baccalaureate curriculum is offered at 12 Minnesota high schools.

• 70% of Minnesota high school students take the ACT exam with an average score of 22.5, surpassing the national average score of 21.2
• 5,468 Minnesota students took the SAT Reasoning Test™ in 2007 with an average score of 1776, outpacing the national average of 1511.

Performing Arts Education
Specialized educational programs are available for youth interested in the performing arts. Rince na Chroi School of Irish Dance, Zenon Dance Company and Schools, Circus Juventas (a performing arts circus school), MacPhail Center for Music and Ballet Minnesota to name a few.

Opportunities abound for children who are interested in being on stage or who are simply in awe from the audience. Community theaters, SteppingStone Theatre and Children's Theatre Company offer theater training classes or a great family outing.

Student at Heart
For the student at heart, neighborhoods across the metro offer Community Education classes. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people while improving cooking skills, shaping clay or learning the art of film making.

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