Horizon Science Academy- St. Paul is a tuition-free public charter school serving scholars in grades K–5 with a nationally accredited STEM program, hands-on learning, and a community that believes every child can thrive.
Our mission is to foster an environment of inquiry and a love of learning so students are prepared to thrive in a STEM-focused college and world. — Our Core Mission, Horizon Science Academy- St. Paul
At Horizon Science Academy- St. Paul, every program is designed to build strong academic foundations while sparking the curiosity and critical thinking skills scholars need for a lifetime of learning.
Our accredited STEM program connects science, technology, engineering, and math to real-world questions and hands-on investigations, giving scholars a head start on the skills that matter most.
We prioritize essential skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and other core subjects, holding scholars to high standards so they grow in confidence and capability year after year.
Every scholar is equipped with a Chromebook and given regular opportunities to build digital literacy skills, preparing them for an increasingly technology-driven world from an early age.
We use a proven MTSS framework to identify and support every learner. Students who need extra help receive targeted small-group intervention, and specialists serve students with IEPs throughout the school day.
All enrolled scholars receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, so every child is nourished, focused, and ready to learn regardless of their family's circumstances.
Families are partners in every scholar's journey. We communicate early and often, share progress regularly, and work together to create the best possible plan for each individual child.
At Horizon Science Academy- St. Paul, we help scholars develop the knowledge, confidence, creativity, and critical-thinking skills they need for the future. We are a small, caring school where every child is known by name and every family is valued as a partner.
Our STEM curriculum is recognized at a national level, connecting classroom learning to real-world engineering challenges, science investigations, and problem-solving from kindergarten onward.
As a public charter school open to all eligible Minnesota families, Horizon charges no tuition. Families should never have to break the bank to access a quality education.
Secured entrances, background-checked staff, supervised arrival and dismissal, and a caring school culture mean scholars can focus on learning in an environment where they feel safe and known.
Bus transportation is available based on routes and capacity, and every scholar receives free breakfast and lunch daily, removing barriers so families can focus on what matters most.
Hear from parents who chose Horizon Science Academy- St. Paul and saw the difference a STEM-focused, tuition-free education can make.
"I was skeptical at first about a new school, but the principal and staff took the time to walk us through everything. My child loves going to school now. The science activities are unlike anything from our old school, and I love that breakfast and lunch are covered."
"The fact that it is completely free and still offers a real STEM program was hard to believe until I toured the school. The teachers genuinely know my son and check in with us regularly. It has been a great fit for our family."
"We were nervous about moving to a charter school, but Horizon has exceeded every expectation. The small-school feel means my daughter is not just a number. She is challenged, supported, and excited about math and science in a way she never was before."
Schedule a personal tour of Horizon Science Academy- St. Paul with our Principal and Enrollment Coordinator. Tours are flexible, last 15 to 30 minutes, and begin at the front office at 920 Holley Ave, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071.
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