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For more than 30 years, Mounds Park
Academy has engaged thousands of
students in a transformative college-
prep education that empowers them to
think independently, act with integrity,
and blaze new trails.
Our rigorous curriculum and exceptional
faculty are a catalyst for academic
excellence, creating a vibrant learning
environment where it’s cool to be smart,
embrace your talents, and unlock your
full potential.
We’ve worked hard to create a place
where children thrive. Where they focus
and have fun. Where the joy of learning
is ignited in every student.
InnovationRigorCharacterJoy
Our strong sense of community begins on MPA’s 32-acre
campus, where all students come together each day.
Classrooms are sunny and spacious. Science labs are
meticulously equipped. Here, you’ll find theatres, recital
halls, ceramic studios, a robotics lab, quiet study areas,
and a state-of-the-art sports center. These shared spaces
facilitate mentoring and classroom partnerships, creating
an atmosphere of trust, kindness, and mutual respect from
PreK to grade 12.
PREK–12 UNDER ONE ROOF
MPA students think big, roll up their sleeves, and take risks to build their
creative confidence. In the iLab, students apply the principles of design
thinking to collaboratively solve real-world problems. Our Digital Fabrication
Studio provides extraordinary access to the latest engineering technology,
allowing students to transform their ideas into reality.
Our academic program is demanding
but not draining—and never rote or
routine. Our approach challenges
students to think beyond the page
and question the “right answer”
while grounding themselves in an
established curriculum. As a result,
MPA students set a high standard for
outstanding performance without
taking themselves too seriously. They
achieve long-term success and earn
high honors while having some fun
along the way.
Children are natural learners, eager
and open. That innate curiosity is
cultivated throughout MPA. Our
educational experience is challenging
and rewarding, designed to inspire
and energize. Students are self-
directed, internally motivated, and
proud of their accomplishments. Here,
students and teachers feel great about
school and develop meaningful and
lasting partnerships. Authentic people
and a genuine love of learning is truly
what sets MPA apart.
GLOBALLY ENGAGED
Here, learning goes beyond
the classroom walls. Students
step bravely into their greater
community and the world to get
a first-person understanding of
different cultural experiences and
diverse voices. They realize that
their opinion isn’t the only point
of view. They become both book
wise and street smart.
GLOBALLY ENGAGED
MPA graduates go on to do great things. Like Sam Robinson, a rocket
scientist who designs space camera lenses that mimic the human eye. Or
Caitlin Smith, who lives in Germany and manages sustainable agriculture
projects in Africa and Europe. And Naomi Barry-Perez, Director of the Civil
Rights Center for the U.S. Department of Labor. All MPA. All changing the
world. All continually finding new ways to achieve, to be, and to become.
PreK–12 | Independent | College Prep
2051 Larpenteur Avenue EastMaplewood, MN 55109
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