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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 草榴社区 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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Quick Facts
Northfield Montessori
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
5.3 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Tuition listed
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Knutsen KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4640 Knutsen Dr
Farmington, MN 55024
(833) 905-3276
Farmington, MN 55024
(833) 905-3276
6.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Sonnet Montessori
Montessori School
19955 Idealic Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 226-6675
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 226-6675
9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
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