Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Est. 2027

A Classical Education for the Whole Child

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Kindergarten – 4th Grade Opening Fall 2027 Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Why JRA Academy?

  • Wisdom
  • Character
  • Knowledge
  • Affordable

Every parent should be able to send their children to a school aligned with their values. That’s why JRA Academy exists. We educate children holistically through the time-tested Classical model at a cost most families can afford.

At JRA, which stands for Jerusalem, Rome, and Athens, your child will explore the wisdom from 3,000 years of Western Civilization to grow their character and knowledge, empowering them to become the best versions of themselves.

Our Core Values

  • Wisdom Before KnowledgeWe recognize that people need to know right from wrong to make good decisions for themselves, their families, communities, our country, and the world. Knowledge without wisdom and character is unreliable. That’s why we strive to ensure our students explore the best knowledge Western Civilization has to offer in addition to its collective wisdom, so they know how to use it to pursue the good, the true, and the beautiful.
  • PatriotismAmerica is unique in world history and is responsible for more freedom and happiness than any other country, past or present. While we don’t deny its flaws, we teach a fair and balanced view of its contributions and vices, letting all the facts speak for themselves.
  • Affordable ExcellenceFamilies work hard for their money and shouldn’t have to choose between a first-class education or making a mortgage payment. We work to keep tuition at a level most families can afford without sacrificing the quality of the education our students deserve.
  • Classical, Not Religious or SecularThough we’re not a religious school, we recognize the unique role Judeo-Christian values have played in developing both America and Western Civilization. Religion is supported at JRA for families of all faiths while respecting families with uncertain or no faith; interested families may take an elective hour of Bible/Torah study (or whatever their family’s faith follows) during the school day or after with clergy of choice. Ultimately, we’re neither religious nor secular — we’re Classical.
  • Best Places to WorkThe team makes the magic happen in exceptional schools. At JRA, the role of administration is to provide resources and guidance that allow faculty to meet our mission and excel professionally. We strive to be the best school to work for in Minnesota.
  • Low-Tech PolicyAt JRA Academy, we are a low-technology school. Students learn best from their teachers and their classmates without distractions.

A Classical Curriculum for the Grammar Stage

Our K-4 curriculum builds a foundation of knowledge, skill, and virtue through subjects proven over centuries — taught with warmth, rigor, and joy.

Reading & Writing

Reading and writing instruction that encourages independent analysis, clarity, and a deeper understanding of the best knowledge Western Civilization offers.

Latin, Hebrew & Grammar

An early introduction to Latin or optionally Hebrew and English grammar sharpens vocabulary, logic, and language across every subject.

Great Books & Read-Alouds

Daily immersion in classic literature, fables, and poetry — building imagination, vocabulary, and moral understanding.

Mathematics Mastery

A mastery-based approach to arithmetic that builds true number sense, not just memorized procedures.

Art, Music & Nature Study

Regular exposure to fine art, music, and the natural world cultivates wonder and an eye for beauty.

Virtue & Character Formation

Daily habits of courtesy, diligence, and self-governance are taught as intentionally as any academic subject.

Bryan Badzin

Founder

Bryan Badzin has spent his career building organizations that put people first. As the owner of Super Clean — Bryan has grown the company into a nationally recognized automotive brand and built a workplace culture strong enough to be named the #1 Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years. That same conviction, that an institution’s culture and its people matter as much as its results, is what drew him to classical education.

 

Bryan brings firsthand experience founding Agamim Classical Academy, where he applied the same values-driven approach as a founding board member until 2015 when the school was launched. Since then he has been an active advocate-parent for Eagle Ridge Academy of Minnetonka. At JRA Academy, he brings that same hands-on leadership and long-term thinking to Eden Prairie, with a vision for a school where children are affordably formed in wisdom, character, and knowledge with the same rigor and care he’s brought to every organization he’s built.

Affordability at JRA Academy

Annual Tuition

$7,500 per Student

Educational Value

Engaging classical curriculum and formation in wisdom and virtue

Affordability Commitment

Designed to remain affordable while maintaining academic excellence

Our Goal

Make a timeless, high‑quality classical education affordable for the families we serve. Inquire about our tuition options including need based assistance.

We'd Love to Meet You

Have questions about JRA Academy or our 2027 founding class? Send us a note or schedule a time to talk — we'd love to hear from you.

info@jraacademy.org