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#120 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 37% of private schools

The Marshall School

School

1215 RICE LAKE RD, Duluth, MN 55811

Private

Enrollment

367

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

6.8

Grades

4th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#120 of 319

In Duluth

#2 of 5

public schools

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The Marshall School

6.8/10

School in Duluth · grades 4th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About The Marshall School

The Marshall School is a private school in Duluth, MN. The Marshall School serves approximately 367 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. The Marshall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares0.6 pts above MN schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • MN avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

The Marshall School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Marshall School compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Duluth, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
This School
vs
14.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
367
This School
vs
334
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.3% vs 0%
Asian 3.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%
Black 1.6% vs 0%
The Marshall School Duluth Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
The Marshall School (this school) 6.8
SUPERIOR ACADEMY
SPECIAL ED. N.P.
THE BRIDGE
MYERS-WILKINS ELEMENTARY 4.2
Lowell Elementary 6.4
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion 6.4
CHESTER CREEK ACADEMY 5.8
DULUTH AREA LEARNING CENTER 6.1
Academic Excellence Online 5.0
ALC Independent Study 3.8
ALC School Within a School 3.7
Arrowhead Academy
HARBOR CITY INTERNATIONAL CHARTER 8.4
NORTH STAR ACADEMY 4.7
ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.4
PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY 8.0
CONGDON ELEMENTARY 8.1
LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.0
East High School 6.5
MERRITT CREEK ACADEMY 5.8

Showing 20 of 32 schools. View all schools in Duluth

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,108.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 24%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 367
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 85.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic 3.3%
Native American 1.9%
Black 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1215 RICE LAKE RD, Duluth, MN 55811

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Marshall School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CHESTER CREEK ACADEMY (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Duluth, see our Duluth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
SUPERIOR ACADEMY Duluth 0.2 mi
SPECIAL ED. N.P. Duluth 0.5 mi
THE BRIDGE Duluth 0.5 mi
MYERS-WILKINS ELEMENTARY Duluth 0.5 mi 4.2
Lowell Elementary Duluth 0.9 mi 6.4
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion Duluth 0.9 mi 6.4
STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Duluth 0.9 mi
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION Duluth 1.3 mi 4.3
DULUTH AREA LEARNING CENTER Duluth 1.2 mi 6.1
Academic Excellence Online Duluth 1.2 mi 5.0
ALC Independent Study Duluth 1.2 mi 3.8
ALC School Within a School Duluth 1.2 mi 3.7
CHESTER CREEK ACADEMY Duluth 1.2 mi 5.8
HARBOR CITY INTERNATIONAL CHARTER Duluth 1.5 mi 8.4
SPIRIT OF THE LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Duluth 1.4 mi 5.4
Arrowhead Academy Duluth 1.3 mi
LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Duluth 1.3 mi 7.9
NORTH STAR ACADEMY Duluth 2.0 mi 4.7
STELLA MARIS ACADEMY Duluth 2.3 mi 6.4
ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Duluth 2.4 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55811 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,877

Median Home Value

$299,300

Median Rent

$1,339/mo

Population

27,907

College Educated

41.1%

Homeownership

70.3%

Avg Commute

16.4 min

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Median Age

38.1

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FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL Rosemount, MN 7.0
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL K-12 Sleepy Eye, MN 7.0
UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bloomington, MN 7.1
AVAIL ACADEMY - EDINA Edina, MN 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Marshall School

What grades does The Marshall School serve?

The Marshall School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend The Marshall School?

The Marshall School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Marshall School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Marshall School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Marshall School rank in MN?

The Marshall School ranks #120 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is The Marshall School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Marshall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Marshall School a private school?

Yes, The Marshall School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Marshall School a religious school?

No, The Marshall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
24 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
13 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
367
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Small City
County
St. Louis County

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