Top Rankings
Duluth Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 8,474 students in Duluth Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Duluth Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
29 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
8,474 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
593 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Duluth Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
74%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,038 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,183 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$178 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$180 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,038
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,183
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Duluth Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Congdon Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3116 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Homecroft Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4784 Howard Gnesen Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 336-8865
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 336-8865
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lester Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5300 Glenwood St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5207 N Tischer Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8870
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8870
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Ordean East Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8940
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8940
Gr: 6-8 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
East High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N 40th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8845
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Arrowhead Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Rockridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2827 Chambersburg Ave
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8950
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8950
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 101st Ave W
Duluth, MN 55808
(218) 336-8965
Duluth, MN 55808
(218) 336-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Denfeld High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 44th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8830
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Duluth Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Park Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3215 W 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 336-8880
Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 336-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Myers-wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1027 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 336-8860
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 336-8860
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Laura Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Central Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8900
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Chester Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
714 1/2 W College St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 216-8325
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 216-8325
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Merritt Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 W 9th St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 625-2689
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 625-2689
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Sws Denfeld
Alternative School
401 N 44th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8830
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Sws East
Alternative School
301 N 40th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Sws Lincoln Park
Alternative School
3215 W 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Sws Ordean East
Alternative School
2900 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Bethany Crisis Shelter
Alternative School
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
709 Portia Johnson Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Gr: 12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Ed. N.p.
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Superior Academy
Alternative School
615 Pecan Ave
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duluth Public School District?
Duluth Public School District manages 29 public schools serving 8,474 students.
What is the rank of Duluth Public School District?
Duluth Public School District is ranked #154 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duluth Public School District?
77% of Duluth Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duluth Public School District?
Duluth Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Duluth Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,183 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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