North Star Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Duluth, Minnesota 55811 · Duluth Public Schools Academy
#520 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#14282 of 50,301 nationally
About North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a charter elementary located in Duluth, in the Duluth Public Schools Academy school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 572 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 520th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 572.
There are 20 schools in Duluth; North Star Academy ranks 12th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Star Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Star Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lowell Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 1.8 km away
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students · 1.8 km away
Homecroft Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 3.8 km away
Myers-Wilkins Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 3.9 km away
Piedmont Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 5.2 km away
Ordean East Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,037 students · 5.4 km away
Harbor City International Charter
Duluth · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students · 5.5 km away
Congdon Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 5.9 km away
East High School
Duluth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,495 students · 6.9 km away
Lincoln Park Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
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563 students
Twin Cities International Schools
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595 students
Excell Academy Charter
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students
LILA Lower School
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HGA Elementary
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525 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Star Academy a good school?
North Star Academy has a Success Index (US) of 65.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #520 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Star Academy rank in Minnesota?
North Star Academy ranks #520 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #14282 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy had 572 students in 2025.
Is North Star Academy a elementary school or a high school?
North Star Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near North Star Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Star Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.