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North Shore Community School


At a glance
60thof 446 Minnesota districts▲ 22
Better than 86% of Minnesota districts
Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-6
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804-9672
·(218) 525-0663·All Minnesota district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 86.5% of districts
1
School
355
Students
Top rankedNorth Shore Community School201st of 872 Minnesota elementary schools
Biggest riser
North Shore Community School up 24 spots statewide this year
Summary:

North Shore Community School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-6 in Duluth, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 353 students. This standout school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools, performing exceptionally well on MCA-III assessments in both math and reading compared to the state average.

In the 2024-2025 school year, North Shore Community School boasted a math proficiency rate of 57.44% across all grades, significantly higher than the state average of 45.21%. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rate of 64.25% outpaced the state average of 49.59%. This strong academic performance has been a consistent trend at the school, with high proficiency rates across multiple grade levels over the past few years.

With a student-teacher ratio of 14.5, North Shore Community School provides a relatively small class size, which may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 38.53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite this demographic factor, the school has maintained its position as a top-performing institution in the region, making it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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