Pike Lake Elementary

Pike Lake Elementary serves 283 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Duluth, Minnesota, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking 202nd out of 2,027 Minnesota schools, Pike Lake demonstrates strong academic achievement that places it in the 90th percentile statewide. The school's 16 full-time equivalent teachers maintain a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1, supporting impressive academic outcomes.

Students show particularly strong performance in mathematics, with 77% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 67% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. These results contribute to the school's outstanding 9.5 out of 10 academic score. Pike Lake Elementary draws families from the 55811 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $74,809 and 39% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The community maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.5%, with median home values around $273,100 among the area's 27,832 residents. The school operates in a rural setting near town, offering students a more intimate learning environment while maintaining access to the broader Duluth community resources and amenities.

Located in a rural area, Pike Lake Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.