For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 572 students in 55811, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in 55811, MN is North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 55811 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55811, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 55811, MN Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
55811, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 East Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8744
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8744
Gr: PK | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Focus Plus Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2827 Chambersburg
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 6-8
Hermantown Early Childhood (Closed)
Special Education School
4333 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-9563
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-9563
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Secondary Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
802 E Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8975
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8975
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55811, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55811, MN include North Star Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 55811?
1 public charter schools are located in 55811.
What is the racial composition of students in 55811?
55811 public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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