WHY MARSHALL? At Marshall, we know that every student starts from a unique place, and that success looks different for each child.
We meet each learner where they are and guide them along their journey as they grow, explore, and change.
We believe process is as important as outcome, and that how you learn is as important as what you learn.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
K-12
Pre-K-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
n/a
Year Founded
1904
1909
Campus Size
42 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Inspiring lifelong learners to embrace challenge and create positive change
Student Body
Enrollment
456 students
300 students
% Students of Color
27%
25%
% International Students
14%
20%
% Students Boarding
12%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
66%
70%
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$6.5 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$53,905
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$23,960
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
62%
40%
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Derek Perkins
Associate Director of Admissions
Jeana Marshak
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Hilltoppers
College Matriculation
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.
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.
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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