For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,065 students in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in West Duluth are Bay View Elementary School, Raleigh Primary/el Academy and Denfeld High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8708 Vinland St
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Raleigh Primary/el Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Raleigh St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN include Bay View Elementary School, Raleigh Primary/el Academy and Denfeld High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth?
the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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