For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,521 students in St. Louis County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in St. Louis County, MN are North Shore Community School, Harbor City International Charter and Vermilion Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in St. Louis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Harbor City International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Vermilion Country School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Enterprise Dr
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
East Range Academy Of Tech-science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8541 Park Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
St. Louis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Bethany Crisis Shelter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 537
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
6279 Industrial Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
800 East Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
31 W. College St.
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 728-7411
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 728-7411
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Chisholm House Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 West Redwing St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-1608
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-1608
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
9165 Hwy 53
Cotton, MN 55724
(218) 482-3232
Cotton, MN 55724
(218) 482-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Duluth Excell Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Grades: 5-7
| n/a students
Duluth Online Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 N 1st Avenue E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8709
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Duluth Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
5529 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
East Range Sec. Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
411 5th Ave S
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
31 West College St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8700
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8700
Grades: K
| 15 students
Eveleth Gilbert Hope Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Jones Street
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Eveleth-gilbert Hope Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Jones St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
801 Jones Street
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7773
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7773
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
801 Jones St
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7707
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7707
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
801 Jones St
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7707
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7707
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Family Resource Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
800 E. 21st. Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6205
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6205
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Focus - Day Treatment Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave South
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Grades: PK-6
| n/a 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
602 Fayal Ave
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Grant Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1027 North 8th Ave East
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 733-2156
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 733-2156
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Homebound Regular Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8714
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8714
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Homebound Special Education Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2810 Diane Ln.
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-6871
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-6871
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
5215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 529-2468
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 529-2468
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2427 West 4th St
Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 733-2046
Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 733-2046
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Merritt Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
510 North 40th Ave West
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-4898
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-4898
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in St. Louis County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in St. Louis County, MN include North Shore Community School, Harbor City International Charter and Vermilion Country School.
How many public charter schools are located in St. Louis County?
6 public charter schools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in St. Louis County include: North Shore Community School vs. North Star Academy
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