Inspiring Growth
Building Character
Empowering Future
Star of the North Academy - School Spotlight
Star of the North Academy is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school focused on academic excellence, character development, and a safe, structured environment where every student is supported to succeed.
Enrichment & experiences
Learning comes alive through hands-on experiences, field trips, clubs, and enrichment programs that connect classroom learning to the real world. These opportunities help students explore interests, build confidence, and strengthen social skills.
"We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider"
Academics That Inspire
Our curriculum is designed to engage students through meaningful instruction, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. Teachers work closely with students to meet individual learning needs and encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.
Standards-based instruction
Focus on literacy and math growth
Small group learning support
Technology-integrated learning
Upcoming events
Feb 16 - Monday
President’s day – No school
Feb 27 - Friday
Trimester 2 Ends
Mar 2 - Monday
Trimester 3 Starts
Mar 11 - 20
Spring Break – No School
Apr 20 - May 7
MCA Testing (Reading & Math)
May 18
Fastbridge Reading [Grade 2]
Capti Readbasix [Grade 4-8]
May 19
Fastbridge [Grade 3]
NWEA Reading [Grade 4-5]
May 20
Fastbridge [Grade 3]
NWEA Reading [Grade 4-5]
May 21
Sports Day [Grade K-8]
May 25 - 29
Break – No School
Jun 2
Bike Day – East Bethel
Jun 3
Bike Day – Coon Rapids
Jun 8
Fastbridge Reading [Kindergarten]
NWEA Math [Grade 1-8]
Jun 9
Fastbridge Math [Kindergarten]
NWEA Science [Grade 5-8]
Graduation Rehearsal [Grade 8]
Jun 10
NWEA Makeup [Grade 3-8]
Field Trip – Urban Air [Grade 6-7]
Field Trip – Valley Fair [Grade 8]
Jun 11
NWEA Makeup [Grade 1-8]
Graduation Day [Grade 8]
Jun 12
Graduation Day [Kindergarten]
Experience The Star Of The North Schools
East Bethel Campus
1562 VIKING BLVD NE, EAST BETHEL, MN, 55011
Phone: 763-450-5560
Coon Rapids Campus
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-762-4645