38 schools in Duluth

Minnesota · Public K-12

Duluth's public schools total 38 across the city, with enrollment of about 11,145 and an average school size near 293.

7-year change in Duluth

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

10,874

-770 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

+6 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

78%

was 78%

% Hispanic

was 3%

% Black

was 5%

% Asian

was 1%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Academic Excellence Online	High	06-12	54
ALC Independent Study	High	09-12	235
ALC School Within a School	High	06-12	271
ALC SWS Denfeld	High	09-12	57
ALC SWS East	High	09-12	74
ALC SWS Lincoln Park	Middle	06-08	65
ALC SWS Ordean East	Middle	06-08	47
Arrowhead Academy	Combined	04-12	18
Bay View Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	529
Bethany Crisis Shelter	Combined	KG-12	2
CHESTER CREEK ACADEMY	Combined	KG-12	31
CONGDON ELEMENTARY	Elementary	KG-05	474
DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL	High	09-12	951
DULUTH AREA LEARNING CENTER	High	06-12	35
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION	Elementary	PK-PK	249
East High School	High	09-12	1,495
HARBOR CITY INTERNATIONAL CHARTER	High	09-12	194
HOMECROFT ELEMENTARY	Elementary	PK-05	448
LAKESIDE ACADEMY	Combined	M-M	·
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY	Elementary	KG-05	254
LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY	Elementary	PK-05	277
LESTER PARK ELEMENTARY	Elementary	KG-05	510
LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	06-08	606
Lowell Elementary	Elementary	KG-05	312
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion	Elementary	KG-05	329
MERRITT CREEK ACADEMY	Combined	KG-12	75
MYERS-WILKINS ELEMENTARY	Elementary	PK-05	329
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-06	355
NORTH STAR ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-08	572
ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	06-08	1,037
PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY	Elementary	PK-05	410
Pike Lake Elementary	Elementary	KG-05	293
RALEIGH PRIMARY/EL ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-06	208
Rockridge Academy	Combined	KG-12	35
SPECIAL ED. N.P.	Combined	PK-12	25
STOWE ELEMENTARY	Elementary	PK-05	245
SUPERIOR ACADEMY	Combined	KG-12	19
THE BRIDGE	High	12-12	25

About Duluth

Public education in Duluth, Minnesota runs across 38 schools that serves roughly 11,145 students. By footprint, Duluth sits in the population-heavy bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 16 elementary, 4 middle, 10 high, and 8 other.

Schools in Duluth average about 293 students each, 18% lower than the Minnesota norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,874 students, declined 7% from the 11,644 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 30 to 36 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Duluth discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Duluth, Minnesota?

There are 38 public K-12 schools in Duluth, with a combined enrollment of about 11,145.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Duluth?

Duluth has 16 elementary, 4 middle, 10 high, 8 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Duluth?

East High School is the largest public school in Duluth by enrollment, with approximately 1,495 students.

What school districts serve Duluth?

Duluth is served by 5 public school districts, including DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Proctor Public School District, NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACADEMY, HARBOR CITY INTERNATIONAL CHARTER.

What grade levels do public schools in Duluth cover?

Public schools in Duluth serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Duluth?

4 of the 38 public schools in Duluth are charter schools.