Welcome!
Southside Family Charter School (SFCS) is a nationally recognized award-winning, K-8 urban elementary school located in South Minneapolis. Founded in 1972, we provide an academically challenging, socially conscious education to a diverse community of learners. We are proud to offer a social justice curriculum , small class sizes (10-14 students for grades K-6, up to 20 students in grades 7-8) and hands on learning. . . . read more
Civil Rights Slideshow Premiere!
Please join us on October 7th.
In March, 25 students from grades 6-8 and their teachers boarded a bus, and traveled 3,000 miles through 8 states to learn from dozens of social justice activists who made profound changes during the Civil Rights Movement, and who continue to be active in their communities today.� We know that this trip makes a difference in the . . . read more
Support Our Work
SFCS's programming is possible because you believe in us. Thank you for your interest in Southside Family Charter School. We are proud of our community. You, along with the support of other community members, parents, and friends ensure our tradition of providing academically challenging, socially conscious education . . . read more


