About Our School

Educating Students with Skills for the 21st Century

New Century School (NCS) is a public charter school located in the Midway area of St. Paul, Minnesota. Designed as a Preschool-10 program, the school integrates a STEM-based curriculum supported by Computational Thinking and Inquiry-Based Learning as the foundational overarching instructional programming. The following are some of the key concepts and programs that guide and support our school’s approach to STEM-based curriculum:

  • Computational Thinking
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Engineering & Robotics
  • Small Class Size
  • Extended Day Programs
  • College & Career Preparation
  • Blended Learning
  • Native Language Support
  • Strong Parent Engagement
  • Multicultural Environment

Mission
Provide a high-quality education to nurture and inspire a community of learners through an innovative, holistic approach to education that embeds science and technology.

Vision
Create a STEM-based curriculum model that provides an education that is vibrant and alive, and acknowledges and maintains our students’ backgrounds while preparing them for their lives as successful members of our diverse and technologically advancing society.