Liberty Classical Academy
Liberty Classical Academy is a private, college-preparatory Christian school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Its mission is to classically educate children to be moral leaders who impact the culture for Christ. The school is a member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools and is accredited by Christian Schools International. Its colors are navy and bronze, the mascot is the Lion, and the school website is LibertyClassicalAcademy.org.
Liberty was started in 2003 by parents who wanted strong Christian education paired with rigorous academics. The first class had 28 students in kindergarten through eighth grade and met at Lake Phalen Community Church in Maplewood. By 2006 enrollment grew past 100, and grades 6–11 moved to First Evangelical Free Church. In 2009, PK–5 moved to Christ the King Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. The preschool opened in 2008. In 2014 the two campuses merged at a new White Bear Lake campus.
Today Liberty has about 387 students with a faculty of around 50, giving an average class size of about 17 and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1. The school offers boys’ and girls’ teams in several sports and participates in the Minnesota State High School League for several activities. Middle school teams also compete in the St. Paul Catholic Athletic Association, where a girls’ basketball team won a championship in 2008. The school welcomes homeschooled students to join teams, though PSEO is not offered.
Curriculum and academics follow the Trivium:
- Grammar stage (PK–6): students memorize and learn core information through songs, chants, and routines; reading is emphasized with daily reading practice.
- Logic stage (7–9): students learn formal logic and develop critical-thinking skills.
- Rhetoric stage (10–12): students learn to express and defend their own ideas clearly.
Key programs include Latin taught in grades 3–8, and two years of a modern language (Spanish and German were offered in 2008–09) before graduation. Liberty also emphasizes a strong writing program, with high school students completing a senior thesis each year that is read by a panel of teachers.
Faith and culture are central to Liberty. The school is multi-denominational and welcomes students of any or no religious background, with Christian doctrine taught as a foundation. The school states that homosexuality and same-sex marriage are immoral and does not employ LGBTQ individuals. Community service and leadership are fostered at all levels, including a requirement for seniors to complete 30 hours of service and participate in ministry activities, such as annual service trips.
Arts, music, and drama are an integral part of campus life. Visual arts and drama are offered every year, with frequent school performances. Music programs include choir (required through grade 4) and band, with opportunities for auditioned ensembles. The library is well supported by donations and grants, and students participate in frequent field trips and social events, including a spring formal for upper grades and annual retreats for seniors.
For more information, Liberty Classical Academy can be visited online at LibertyClassicalAcademy.org.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 06:49 (CET).