Greetings beloved Gaia Community, 

After many years and a rich history located at 1219 University, we’re making a big move. Gaia is officially looking for our forever home through the purchase of our own building! 

Since long before our official founding in 2013, we have dreamed of a space that can hold all of Gaia’s creativity, visions, and social work. While we are deeply grateful for our time at 1219 University, we are ready to step into a new chapter. This will enable us to offer a more dynamic and safe learning environment for our students.

We are absolutely thrilled to share that we have a generous donor who has contributed 275k towards our goal. We are hoping to raise 200K through community fundraising to make this change sustainable. 

As you know, Gaia is a unique organization within the field of education. We are committed to continuing to provide a safe space where youth are in charge of their own education and can learn together in fun and freedom. We want to ensure that Gaia is an available space of inspiration and support for generations of students to come. In order for this to be possible, we need your help to make this big step in Gaia’s phase of growth! 

With the official end of our lease at the end of our school year, we are calling in all alumni, allies, and supporters to champion our mission. We hope you will support us during this time of transition. Here are some ways that you can help: 

Donate and share our fundraiser: https://gofund.me/635d5d4b3

Attend our events and bring a friend! 

Volunteer during school or during events

Help with our big move (June)

If you’re an alumni or parent that has seen and felt the positive impact of Gaia Democratic School, we’re inviting folks to submit video or written testimonials. If you’re interested in participating, please let us know!! 

Thank you for your continued support. We will be keeping you updated as we get closer to our dream building! ​

With Love, Gaia Fundraising Team 2/22/2026 

We are are currently accepting applications for new students at all grade levels, K-12. Apply online here: https://forms.gle/nWPtpF8EEE76zk467
Or contact us for a hardcopy.

We also welcome new interns and volunteers!

​​For a private tour, call 612-823-0154 or email SCHOOL@GAIADEMOCRATIC.ORG.
Virtual tours available too.
We love to show off our school! ​​

See what learning in freedom can do for you! ​

our address IS:

1219 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414

on the corner of 13th and University Ave. SE in the University Baptist Church*

*We are not affiliated with UBC.

A Metrotransit bus stop is on University, serviced by routes 6 and 2. Other options include the U of M buses and nearby light rail train stops.​

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(updated 8/14/2021) COVID19/Weather/Closing Policy:
We generally follow Minneapolis Public Schools district's decisions on closing/delaying school. However, the Gaia Council voted in March 2020 to allow flexibility with this policy.