For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 590 students in 55811, MN.
The top ranked public charter school in 55811, MN is North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 55811 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55811, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55811, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 charter schools in 55811, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55811, MN include North Star Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 55811?
1 public charter schools are located in 55811.
What is the racial composition of students in 55811?
55811 public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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