We are DOERS.

MPA students are critical thinkers who are knowledgeable, adaptive, creative, and resourceful.

We are DREAMERS.

MPA students lead with curiosity, imagination, and persistence. They are curious, justice-oriented, innovative, and focused on growth.

We are RIGHT MAKERS.

MPA students shape their communities with purpose and responsibility. They are ethical, inclusive, community-focused, and engaged.


Mounds Park Academy, the #2 ranked private school in the Twin Cities, nurtures students through a rigorous college-preparatory program that develops dreamers and doers. Our curriculum challenges students to apply their knowledge in ways that stir the human spirit, advocate for justice, and make a meaningful impact. This approach, which we call rigor with purpose, emphasizes that true achievement is measured by the depth of one’s contributions to the world, not merely by test scores. Our students are learners who embrace their responsibility to their communities, imagine a better world, and persist toward a more just future.

At MPA, you are on a journey to find a place where you can explore your individuality while learning, living, and thriving together. MPA inspires and energizes students of all ages, fostering respect, meaningful relationships, and a supportive community. Our students are self-directed, internally motivated, and equally proud of their own achievements and those of their peers. It is within this positive and nurturing environment that students discover their true potential.

MPA Competencies for Future-Ready Learners

Competency Framework
Competency Framework
Competency Framework