2025-26 Enrollment Now Open
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Welcome
Welcome to Metropolitan Open School (MOS), a unique educational institution more than 50 years old. Here, small class sizes and experienced teachers provide a personalized approach to learning for students from Kindergarten through middle school. Our comprehensive and integrated curriculum fosters innovative critical thinking skills and a strong sense of social responsibility, empowering students to achieve their highest potential.
Overview
At MOS, our mission is to prioritize personalized learning plans to grow self-reliance, social responsibility, and adaptability in each student, preparing them to thrive in an ever-changing world.
We build caring relationships, fostering curiosity, and kindness. With a focus on holistic development, we promote physical and mental well-being, and value active parental involvement. Childhood is treasured, and learning is student-centered, emphasizing curiosity and respect for each individual’s learning style.
Testimonials
Each child is special. Each child is respected. Each has a carefully thought out educational program. That's the way school should be for every child. If you know someone who does or did attend Metro Open School you know a very lucky child. - Joan Petroff, parent of Metro Open School alumni
'It's like a big family,' said Ruth Carp, one of the founders of the school. Carp now serves as a full time teacher and administrator. Parent Mary Hanson agrees. 'It's kind of a homey environment,' she said. 'There is no substitute for that individual attention...I never expected to see 5 year olds playing chess,' Carp said. 'But we've seen the whole school playing chess and being quite good at it.' - St. Louis Park Sun Sailor
My son graduated from high school as valedictorian of his class, my daughter graduated summa cum laude. Upon their graduation, my cousin asked if I attributed their success in high school to the many years they spent at Metro Open School getting a foundation. I wholeheartedly agreed that they were very prepared for high school and gave full credit to Metro Open School. -Jeni Walker, parent of two Metro Open School alumni
Metropolitan Open School has a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students.