For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,061 students in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Duluth Heights are Arrowhead Academy and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
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: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Ed. N.p.
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Superior Academy
Alternative School
615 Pecan Ave
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth, MN include Arrowhead Academy and North Star Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth?
the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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