Prairie Creek is a community school. Parents, teachers, staff, and students cooperate with one another, and with others outside the school to create a joyful and challenging climate for learning.
PCCS is a child-centered school. We help children discover the power and excitement of their minds, their feelings and bodies, their relationships, their art.
We assure children of their value, encourage their accomplishments, and respect their individual learning styles.
We value diversity. PCCS is a progressive school. We emphasize cooperation, promote self-reflection, support innovation, and value change.
We share our philosophy and practice with others and learn from them.
PCCS aims to make the world a better place. We value justice, gender-fairness, and conflict resolution.
We educate children to live as responsive, responsible members of their own communities, now and in the future.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Prairie Creek is a community school. Parents, teachers, staff, and students cooperate with one another, and with others outside the school to create a joyful and challenging climate for learning. PCCS is a child-centered school. We help children discover the power and excitement of their minds, their feelings and bodies, their relationships, their art. We assure children of their value, encourage their accomplishments, and respect their individual learning styles. We value diversity. PCCS is a progressive school. We emphasize cooperation, promote self-reflection, support innovation, and value change. We share our philosophy and practice with others and learn from them. PCCS aims to make the world a better place. We value justice, gender-fairness, and conflict resolution. We educate children to live as responsive, responsible members of their own communities, now and in the future.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Prairie Creek Community?
The application deadline for Prairie Creek Community is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Creek Community is Glory Academy (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Dominic Elementary School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northfield Montessori (5.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Northfield Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: K | 7 students 5.3 miles 340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
5.3
K
7
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 118 students 6 miles 216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
6
PK-8
118
Grades: PK-11 | 38 students 6.2 miles 25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
6.2
PK-11
38
Sonnet Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 25 students 9 miles 19955 Idealic Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 226-6675
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 226-6675
9
PK-K
25
Grades: PK-8 | 478 students 9.3 miles 19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
9.3
PK-8
478
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