For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 961 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 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Duluth Heights, Duluth, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Superior Academy
Alternative School
615 Pecan Ave
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
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 Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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