For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,722 students in Carlton County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carlton County, MN are Winterquist Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and Cromwell-wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlton County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Carlton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carlton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterquist Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cromwell-wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5624 Highway 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3813 E North St
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Moose Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
South Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Wrenshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Pioneer Dr
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Gr: PK | 83 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carlton County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carlton County, MN include Winterquist Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and Cromwell-wright Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carlton County?
10 public preschools are located in Carlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton County?
Carlton County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Carlton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carlton County include: Moose Lake Elementary School vs. Barnum Elementary School, Barnum Elementary School vs. Moose Lake Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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