Spirit Of The Lake Community School

Located in Duluth, MN, Spirit Of The Lake Community School offers a nonsectarian, city–based education for grades K through 6.
The school enrolls 32 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with a teaching staff of 5.
Spirit Of The Lake Community School serves a small, diverse student body with 6.67% of students representing color.
The school focuses on elementary education with a special program emphasis in a small urban neighborhood near Lakeside and Lester Park.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Spirit Of The Lake Community School?
The application deadline for Spirit Of The Lake Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Spirit Of The Lake Community School located?
Spirit Of The Lake Community School is located in the Lakeside And Lester Park neighborhood of Duluth, MN.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,757 for elementary schools and $14,329 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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