Most public schools are administered by Duluth Public Schools. There are several independent public charter schools in the Duluth area not administered by District 709 with open enrollment.
Independent schools are governed by an independent board of trustees and do not have any affiliation with, or oversight from, religious or government organizations. They are often accredited by a regional agency that is associated with the National Association of Independent Schools.[1]
Many Rivers Montessori (toddler to 8, independent, AMI-accredited)[2]
Catholic elementary schools in Duluth were unified in April 2017[5] as one school with three locations. They are under the administration of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth.