North Shore Community School District

5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804-9672
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

North Shore Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 353 students in North Shore Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in North Shore Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,732 Schools
# Students
353 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Shore Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#42 out of 527 school districts
(Top 10%)
57%
45%
62%
51%
40-44%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,227 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,391 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,227
$17,854
Spending / Student
$12,391
$18,580

Best North Shore Community School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Shore Community School District?
North Shore Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 353 students.
What is the rank of North Shore Community School District?
North Shore Community School District is ranked #42 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore Community School District?
98% of North Shore Community School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shore Community School District?
North Shore Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is North Shore Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,391 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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