For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,339 students in 55811, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55811, MN are Pike Lake Elementary School, Hermantown Elementary School and Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55811 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55811, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55811, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pike Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5682 Martin Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8214
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8214
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Hermantown Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 W Arrowhead
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Grades: K-4
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Hermantown Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2827 Chambersburg Ave
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8950
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8950
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8895
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | 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
Rank: n/an/a
Special Ed. N.p.
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Grades: PK-12
| 22 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 elementary schools in 55811, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55811, MN include Pike Lake Elementary School, Hermantown Elementary School and Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55811?
9 public elementary schools are located in 55811.
What is the racial composition of students in 55811?
55811 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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