For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 460 students in 55802, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55802, MN are Duluth Area Learning Center and Chester Creek Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55802 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55802, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55802, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duluth Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
714 1/2 W College St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 216-8325
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 216-8325
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc School Within A School
Alternative School
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
55802, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Duluth Excell Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Grades: 5-7
| n/a students
Duluth Online Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 N 1st Avenue E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8709
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Duluth Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
Homebound Regular Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8714
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8714
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Homebound Special Education Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pathwaysteen Parent Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
St. Luke's Hospital (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Unity High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8700
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55802, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55802, MN include Duluth Area Learning Center and Chester Creek Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 55802?
4 public middle schools are located in 55802.
What is the racial composition of students in 55802?
55802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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