For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 560 students in 55807, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55807, MN are Raleigh Primary/el Academy, Laura Macarthur Elementary School and Merritt Creek Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55807 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55807, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55807, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Merritt Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 W 9th St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 625-2689
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 625-2689
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55807, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55807, MN include Raleigh Primary/el Academy, Laura Macarthur Elementary School and Merritt Creek Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55807?
3 public elementary schools are located in 55807.
What is the racial composition of students in 55807?
55807 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.