Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Bryn Mawr Elementary School


Address: 252 Upton Ave. S.
Grades: Pre-K-5
Principal: Laura Cavender
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Phone: 612.668.2500
Fax: 612.668.2510
Email: laura.cavender@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: brynmawr.mpls.k12.mn.us
Bryn Mawr Community School passionately helps children grow and learn
Located adjacent to scenic Theodore Wirth Park in its namesake neighborhood, Bryn Mawr Community offers academic rigor through literacy, math and the highest degrees of individual student learning. All of the school’s collaborative, compassionate staff work closely with families and community partners to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of students. Bryn Mawr’s diverse, resilient students learn cooperation and kindness through living out the school motto: “Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.”
Community schools reflect the rich histories of our city’s unique neighborhoods and celebrate our students' diverse cultural backgrounds. Community schools provide high-quality academic programs with smooth academic pathways from elementary to through high school that build students’ skills and fuel their interests each step of the way.
WE OFFER:
- Full-day PreK
- Small class size and small school environment
- Accelerated math and literacy
- Inclusive Special Education and EL programming
- DNR School Forest Designation- adjacent to Theodore Wirth Park
- Science specialist
- Onsite dental, mental health and vision services
- Artist residencies
- Hmong, Somali and Spanish bilingual staff
- GEMS & GISE after-school programming
- Minneapolis Kids school-age care
ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Anwatin Middle School
TRANSPORTATION: C2
Student Race | School | District |
---|---|---|
Native American | 4% | 5% |
African American | 52% | 35% |
Asian American | 18% | 5% |
Hispanic American | 8% | 14% |
White American | 17% | 41% |
Students | School | District |
---|---|---|
Receive ELL Services | 21% | 17% |
Qualify for free or reduced lunch | 76% | 48% |
Receive Special Education Services | 20% | 15% |

Anwatin Middle School
256 Upton Ave. S.Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8
Community: 22, 20, 9
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:

North High School
1500 James Avenue NorthGrades: 9-12
Students: 9-12
Community: 22, 20, 9
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:
English : 612.668.1840
Español: 612.668.3700
Soomaali: 612.668.3700
Hmoob: 612.668.1840
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us
Student Placement
1250 W. Broadway Ave., 55411
Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841