For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,100 students in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Duluth are Bay View Elementary School, Raleigh Primary/el Academy and Laura Macarthur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8708 Vinland St
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Laura Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Central Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8900
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN include Bay View Elementary School, Raleigh Primary/el Academy and Laura Macarthur Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth?
the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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