“The Prairie School” can refer to two distinct concepts:
Educational Institution:
The Prairie School is an independent, college-preparatory day school located in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. The school focuses on developing confident, creative, and responsible leaders through rigorous academic programs complemented by co-curricular offerings in athletics and the arts.
Their mission emphasizes individualized attention within a collaborative and creative environment.
Architectural Movement:
The Prairie School was an architectural movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in the Midwest United States. It sought to create a distinct American architectural style, characterized by horizontal lines, flat roofs with wide overhangs, and integration with the surrounding landscape.
This movement was influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement and aimed to develop an indigenous North American architectural identity. Notable architects associated with the Prairie School include Frank Lloyd Wright, who promoted “organic architecture” that harmonized with its environment.