Terra Nova

About Us

Out of the Classroom, Into the World©

Terra Nova is a tuition-free Minnesota Public Charter School for students in grades 6-12 located in Buffalo. Students are encouraged to design learning experiences based on their own unique interests and passions encourages them to be self-motivated, independent thinkers who are capable of solving problems, thinking critically and who are prepared for life.
With a maximum enrollment of 150 students Terra Nova staff and students get to know one another, creating a strong sense of community. Each student has is assigned an Advisor and Advisory. At Terra Nova, we don't "teach" we guide and advise students as they learn. This is why we call our staff "Advisors." Each Advisor has a group of approximately 18 students that he or she works with. Advisories are made up of students in all grades, meaning students grades 6-12 all share the same spaces. This allows for students to learn at their own pace. Older students can serve as mentors for younger ones.