For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 891 students in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8708 Vinland St
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Laura Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Central Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8900
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Duluth, Duluth?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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