About Barton

Clara Barton Open School is a public K-8 magnet school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Barton Open School fosters a community of active learners centered on the following values:
  • Each Child is Unique. We strive to create a safe, caring and reflective environment that fosters personal responsibility, self-direction and a love of learning.
  • Personalized Teaching. Teachers and parents are trusted to know children, and to tailor curriculum that is emotionally, socially and intellectually meaningful.
  • Love of Learning. We strive for a school that fosters a love of learning through passionate engagement, fun, risk-taking and creative experiences in a community of learners.
  • Multi-Faceted Curriculum. We believe in an enriched curriculum that encourages choice, critical thinking, arts expression, social skills and intellectual engagement.
  • A Community of Mutual Respect. We strive for a diverse learning community based on mutual respect among children, teachers and parents.

For more information about Barton Open School, please visit the Minneapolis Public School website at barton.mpls.k12.mn.us.

Clara Barton Open School
4237 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
map • barton@mpls.k12.mn.us

Main Office: 612-668-3580