Southside Family Charter School (SFCS) is a nationally recognized, award-winning, K-8 urban elementary school in South Minneapolis.

Founded in 1972, we provide an academically challenging, socially conscious education to diverse learners. We are proud to offer a social justice curriculum, small class sizes (10-18 students per grade), and hands-on learning.

We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation in curriculum, and family and community involvement. Our commitment to civil rights and social justice has fostered a learning environment that develops children who are leaders in their communities and the world. Our innovative approach to education, including using the community as a classroom, inspires young people and provides them with many learning opportunities outside the school's walls.

SFCS's impressive record on statewide testing illustrates the strength of our curriculum and is notable evidence that children from all backgrounds can succeed when expectations are high and educators respond to each child as an individual. SFCS's educational model has changed the way thousands of people think about education.

Mission

The Southside Family Charter School (SFCS) is a small, k-8 school that meets the needs of a culturally and ethnically diverse population by engaging children in critical thinking and problem solving, involving children in political and social activism, encouraging creative expression, offering a wide range of electives and advocating for children and families.

School Hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.