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Marshall School

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) K-12
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,905
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $23,960
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Marshall School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 98 schools) for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Marshall School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
K-12
6-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Yes
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
n/a
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1904
1907
Campus Size
42 acres
130 acres
Colors
Black, Gold
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 2, 2026

Student Body

Enrollment
456 students
320 students
% Students of Color
27%
27%
% International Students
14%
20%
% Students Boarding
12%
67%
Average SAT Score
1290
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Average Class Size
15 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
18
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
66%
72%
Summer Program Offered
Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size
$6.5 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$53,905
$69,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$23,960
$38,000
% Students on Financial Aid
62%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No

Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
No
Director of Admissions
Kenzie Kelly
Application URL

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
18
Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP DrawingAP English Literature and Composition
AP French Language and CultureAP Physics
AP Spanish Language and CultureAP Statistics
AP Studio ArtAP US Government and Politics
AP US HistoryAP World History

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
29
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Black Student Union (BSU)Chess
Cooking ClubCyberPatriots
Hilltopper CouncilHonor Council
Knowledge BowlMath League
National Honors Art SocietyNational Honors Society
Outdoor Experience Pathway ProgramOutdoor Learning
RoboticsSpeech
STEM Pathways ProgramYearbook
Youth In Action


Arts and Music Programs:


Recreational Athletic Programs:
CurlingIce Skating
Mountain BikingTrapshooting

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
99%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)

School Notes

  • Marshall School is a private independent college preparatory school in Duluth, Minnesota, educating students in kindergarten through 12th grade. In addition to serving learners from throughout the region, we offer a complete international boarding program for students from around the world. Mission Statement: "Inspiring lifelong learners to embrace challenge and create positive change." Core Values: Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Self-Discipline, Intellectual Curiosity, Strong Academic Habits Statement of Community: The Marshall School community accepts the responsibility for the safety, inclusion, and well-being of ALL members. We nurture and protect an environment that is affirming and empowering of individual voices, life experiences, and perspectives. We commit to learning and growing through our daily actions and interactions. We seek always to value, respect, and uplift those around us.
  • Marshall School accreditations: Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marshall School cost?
Marshall School's tuition is approximately $53,905 for boarding students and $23,960 for day students.
What sports does Marshall School offer?
Marshall School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Marshall School's ranking?
Marshall School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for Marshall School?
The application deadline for Marshall School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Class of 2024
5.00
Purdue University
One aspect that makes Marshall School unique is its emphasis on community involvement through mandatory volunteer hours. This requirement encouraged students to step outside the classroom and actively participate in the Duluth community. Events such. . .

Class of 2024
5.00
University of Houston
One aspect that makes Marshall School unique compared to other boarding schools is its strong sense of community and personal connection between teachers and students. Because of the small class sizes, teachers really get to. . .
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) K-12
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,905
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $23,960
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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