| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermantown Public School District | Duluth | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2,138 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Proctor Public School District | Duluth | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,898 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Duluth Public School District | Duluth | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 8,554 | 28 | PK–12 | 9 |
| Mountain Iron-Buhl School District | Buhl | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 618 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Ely Public School District | Ely | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 542 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hibbing Public School District | Hibbing | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 2,123 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Rock Ridge Public Schools | Britt | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2,406 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Floodwood Public School District | Floodwood | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 163 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mesabi East School District | Aurora | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 889 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Lake Superior Public School District | Brimson | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,325 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Louis County School District | Alborn | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,954 | 9 | PK–12 | 16 |
| Chisholm Public School District | Chisholm | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 684 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Nett Lake Public School District | ORR | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 48 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
How St. Louis County compares
Together they enroll 23,342 students across 78 schools. The largest is Duluth Public School District with 8,554 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in St. Louis County, Minnesota
St. Louis County has 13 public school districts covering 45 zip codes. The top-rated district in St. Louis County is Hermantown Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in St. Louis County, MN?
13 school districts serve zip codes in St. Louis County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in St. Louis County, MN?
Of the districts serving St. Louis County, Hermantown Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.