For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,735 students in Cloquet, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 93 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cloquet, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cloquet, MN are Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Senior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cloquet, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cloquet have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cloquet, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Cloquet Senior
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Cloquet Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Washington Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Gr: 5-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students 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
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 schools in Cloquet, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cloquet, MN include Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Senior.
How many public schools are located in Cloquet?
11 public schools are located in Cloquet.
What percentage of students in Cloquet go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cloquet are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cloquet?
Cloquet public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cloquet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cloquet include: Cloquet Middle School vs. Churchill Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School vs. Cloquet Middle School, Cloquet Senior vs. Cloquet Middle School
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