Why Choose Palmer Lake Elementary
Palmer Lake Elementary School is a neighborhood public elementary school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, serving nearly 475 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Palmer Lake combines strong community roots with personalized learning and high expectations for every student.
At Palmer Lake, students benefit from:
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Academic instruction aligned to Minnesota standards
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A whole-child approach to student growth
- Personalized learning experiences
- A strong school-community connection
- Schoolwide PAWS positive behavior expectations
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Whole child educational approach
Palmer Lake believes education extends beyond academics. Staff support students’ academic, social and emotional growth through intentional teaching practices that nurture creativity, resilience, curiosity and empathy.
Through personalized learning and high expectations, students are encouraged to think critically, build confidence and prepare for future success.
Opportunities to explore
Students at Palmer Lake have access to enrichment and leadership opportunities beyond the classroom, including:
- Band, choir and orchestra
- Girls on the Run
- Science for Scientists
- Disney Musicals in Schools (DMIS)
- Kindergarten Circus
- Multicultural Night
These experiences encourage creativity, leadership, teamwork and academic exploration.
Palmer Lake’s campus also features an adjoining nature area, nearby park, playgrounds and athletic fields that support active learning and outdoor experiences.
Engaging families
Family partnership is central to the Palmer Lake experience. As a longstanding community school in Brooklyn Park, Palmer Lake proudly serves many multi-generational families.
Throughout the year, families are invited into the school community through events such as:
- Science & Engineering Night
- Family Bingo Night
- Multicultural Night
Strong partnerships between school and home help students thrive.
Safe and healthy school climate
At Palmer Lake, positive behavior expectations are guided by PAWS:
- Prepared
- Accountable
- Wise choices
- Safe
These shared expectations help create a respectful, safe and focused learning environment where every student feels supported.