Overview

Pratt is a PreK–5 elementary school within the Minneapolis Public Schools system. It’s located in the heart of Prospect Park at 66 Malcolm Ave. SE in Minneapolis. With around 185 students it’s the smallest and most historic elementary school in Minneapolis, and the best diverse school in the state. Its small size allows for individual attention and friendships across all grade levels.

What We Offer

• PreK–5 education
• Full-day kindergarten
• On-site before- and after-school care through the Minneapolis Kids program.
• Arts and Science focus
• Small class sizes
• Intimate learning atmosphere
• Art Education
• Music
• Physical Education
• Media 
• Special Education
• Adult Community Education
• ELL (English Language Learner) Education for both Hmong and Somali speakers
• Experienced teachers
• Peace and Human Rights site
• Culturally and economically diverse classrooms
• A historically intact school building built before the turn of the last century
• A high degree of parental and neighborhood involvement in the school
• Annual talent show
• Annual ice cream social
• Peanut-free site

A Day In The Life Of Pratt

A movie of Pratt was made in 2003 by a neighborhood parent, Susan Gottlieb, as part of her essay project, A Sense of Place: Pratt Community Center.

It shows classrooms as well as community education programs, all set to a funky soundtrack.