Your student has a bright future. A great school makes it possible. Find that school that meets your child’s individual needs. Join us on January 11th at the Minneapolis School Finder Fair!
What: Minneapolis K-12 School Finder Fair
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10AM-2PM
Who: Families and students seeking a Minneapolis School
Where: Minneapolis College (formerly MCTC) Plaza – T Building, 1415 Hennepin Ave
In partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools
School Fair RSVP Form
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You can make a difference by sharing the event with your community!
Use our toolkit to help us get the word out. Whether it’s through social media, newsletters, or simply passing flyers to friends, your support can help families take an important step in their child’s education journey.
Together, we can make sure every family knows about this opportunity. Thank you for your partnership in spreading the word!
As a thank you, we would love to promote your organization. Contact bjohnson@greatmnschools.org if you would like your logo included in a poster at the event.
FAQ’s
How do I get there?
The event will be in the indoor plaza of the T Building at Minneapolis College in downtown Minneapolis, 1501 Hennepin Avenue.
You can plan your trip to Minneapolis College using the trip planner from MetroTransit.
Fill out this form to request a free Metro Transit bus pass.
We will be providing free parking for the duration of the event in the Minneapolis College Parking Ramp.
Where can I park?
Parking is free in the Minneapolis College Parking Ramp for the duration of the event. The ramp is located at 1500 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 with entrances on Laurel Ave and 16th Street N (see here to plan your trip on Google maps)
To access the event from the parking garage, go up to the 3rd floor of the ramp and use the skyway across Hennepin Ave.
What schools will be there?
We are still finalizing our list of schools for the 2025 school fair. We will add schools as they sign up!
Agamim Classical Academy
Andersen United Middle School
Anwatin Middle
Augsburg Fairview Academy
Bethune
Camden High School
City of Lakes Waldorf School
Cityview Community School
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
CTE
Cyber Village Academy
Edison High School
Emerson Dual Language School/Escuela Bilingüe Emerson
Exploration High School
Franklin Middle School
Green Central Dual Language Elementary
Harvest Best Academy
Hennepin Schools
Heritage STEM Academy
Hiawatha Academies
Hiawatha
Howe
HOPE ACADEMY
Kenny Elementary School
KIPP Minnesota Public Schools
Lake Country School
LNCS Keewaydin
Las Estrellas Dual Language
Metro College Prep/SET Academy
Minnehaha Academy
Minnesota Transitions Charter School
New City School
New Millennium Academy
Northeast College Prep
Olson Middle School
Partnership Academy
Prodeo Academy
Risen Christ Catholic School
Roosevelt High School
Saint Helena Catholic School
Seward Montessori
South High School
Stonebridge World School
Sullivan STEAM
Takoda Prep
The FAIR School for Arts
Twin Cities German Immersion School
Venture Academy
Washburn HS
Wellstone International High School
Yinghua Academy
Will there be interpretation available?
Yes! We will have interpreters on site for Spanish, Somali, Hmong and Oromo. Additionally, many of our staff, and school booth staff English, Spanish, and Somali. On-demand language virtual interpretation services available for families who speak a language where we do not have live interpreters available.
Can I apply/register for school at the fair?
Yes! While you are not required to register for a school during the fair, you will be able to fill out a school request form at schools booths if you choose to do so.
Will there be childcare?
Yes, there will be on-site childcare. It will be available on the first come, first served basis.
Will there be food?
Yes! There will be light refreshments during the event.
What activities are there for kids?
Enjoy activity booths for children aged 3-14 throughout the fair. Older children can explore college and career information booths for high school students in the high school section of the fair.
What should I do beforehand?
Look at the schools you are interested in at in our school finder tool And review the How to Pick a School tool to find questions to ask schools.
How long should I plan to be at the fair?
Spend as much time as you want! We think most families will want to spend about an hour at the Fair.
Will it be canceled if the weather’s bad?
We will make every attempt to hold the fair. In the event of extreme weather or other emergency, please be sure to RSVP above so we can notify you in the event we need to cancel.
