For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,521 students in St. Louis County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in St. Louis County, MN are Harbor City International Charter, North Shore Community School and Raleigh Primary/el Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in St. Louis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor City International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
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: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
East Range Academy Of Tech-science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8541 Park Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Vermilion Country School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Enterprise Dr
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
St. Louis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in St. Louis County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in St. Louis County, MN include Harbor City International Charter, North Shore Community School and Raleigh Primary/el Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in St. Louis County?
6 public charter schools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in St. Louis County include: North Shore Community School vs. North Star Academy, North Star Academy vs. North Shore Community School
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