For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,273 students in 55811, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55811, MN are Hermantown Middle School, Arrowhead Academy and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55811 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55811, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55811, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermantown Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-8
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Ed. N.p.
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
55811, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 East Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8744
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8744
Grades: PK
| 237 students
Focus Plus Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2827 Chambersburg
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8756
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Secondary Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
802 E Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8975
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8975
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55811, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55811, MN include Hermantown Middle School, Arrowhead Academy and North Star Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 55811?
4 public middle schools are located in 55811.
What is the racial composition of students in 55811?
55811 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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