


At Maranatha, excellence isn’t about perfection or performance. We talk about above and beyond as a posture of heart. We trust Jesus Christ as the source of truth, wisdom, and joy. From that foundation, we go beyond the standard in how we help students succeed at school and in their life.

Faith in Jesus Christ shapes how students engage literature, explore science, analyze history, and ask hard questions. Students are invited to think deeply and critically—anchored in truth, rather than swayed by trends.
Because excellence matters, our academic offerings prepare students to go above and beyond.


Students are known, encouraged, corrected when necessary, and consistently reminded of who they are in Christ. They learn perseverance through challenge, humility in leadership, compassion in relationships, and courage in conviction. From PreK through graduation, service is woven into that formation as a natural overflow of faith, cultivating empathy and responsibility as students learn to look beyond themselves and respond faithfully to the needs of others.


Community at Maranatha is built on the intentional care that starts at home. We come alongside parents as partners in shaping students who are grounded in Christ, ready to lead, serve, and belong. It looks like friendships formed across grades, mentors who invest deeply, and a culture where every family is known and valued. Together, we live "above and beyond"—rooted in faith and reaching beyond ourselves in love and service.


Students at Maranatha learn to cultivate a long view. Academic excellence matters — but education here is inseparable from preparation. We help students discover how God uniquely made them and the mission He has prepared for their lives. Graduates leave equipped to think critically, lead with integrity, and serve others with compassion—grounded in Christ and ready to step into the world He has called them to.


Nurturing curiosity and establishing a foundation through a play-based environment.

Growing confidence and setting goals, while receiving mentorship and hands-on learning.

Helping students meet increasing expectations with deep support and challenge.

Pursuing excellence and building a lasting foundation for a life of service.

Answers to the most asked questions.
Yes, our Learning Support Services (LSS) equip students with mild to moderate learning differences through targeted resources and accommodations, including dyslexia screening and English Language Learner (ELL) programming. However, as we are not a specialized therapeutic school, we do not have the clinical staff to support severe cognitive or profound behavioral needs.
Our rigorous academic program offers a college-preparatory experience designed to meet the highest benchmarks. We focus on helping students think critically, communicate thoughtfully, and lead with integrity, ensuring a Maranatha diploma opens doors for their future.
These six profiles are woven into our curriculum, spiritual life, and student activities across all grade levels. Students are guided to apply scriptural wisdom to real-world challenges, practice design thinking, collaborate on solutions, and lead with integrity and compassion both inside and outside the classroom.
We encourage students to observe complex needs in a changing world, ask probing questions, and use design thinking to build creative solutions. By pairing intellectual curiosity and rigorous academics with Scripture (such as Proverbs 4), students learn to evaluate information deeply, learn from failure, and build the grit innovation demands.
Faith is at the center of everything we do and is not confined to just one class period or chapel. We provide a college-preparatory curriculum grounded in a Biblical worldview, meaning faith naturally shapes how students engage with literature, science, history, and more.
Yes, Maranatha is fully accredited through Cognia and the International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA). These accrediting bodies are recognized by both the Minnesota Department of Education and the United States Department of Education.
Rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus, our students are equipped to foster a campus and community culture where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They learn to listen deeply first, view others through the eyes of Christ, and bring kindness and truth to every situation they encounter.
A Spirit Driven Leader is a student of integrity who seeks God's guidance in decisions, uses their influence to reflect Christ in how they speak and serve, and leads with humility and biblical character (rooted in principles like John 14).
Our Portrait of a Graduate is a framework defining the core character traits and competencies we strive to instill in every student. It outlines six distinct profiles—Spirit Driven Leaders, Impactful Innovators, Critical Thinkers, Kingdom Community Builders, Courageous Change Agents, and Compassionate Problem Solvers—grounded in biblical truth and academic excellence.
We are deeply committed to academic excellence and continual improvement, aiming to shape the whole student beyond just grades and test scores. The Maranatha academic experience is defined by four core commitments: Christian Education, Character, Community, and Calling.