Aspen Academy, a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School, is a free, public charter school serving approximately 600 students grade ... K-8th in the Twin Cities Metro. Our mission is to provide students with a well-rounded, Core Knowledge based education which meets the intellectual, creative, and social needs of each child. Our vision is to prepare our students for future educational opportunities and life in a global society by creating an academically rigorous, literature-rich environment where class sizes are small, and a strong sense of community is built and valued. read more