For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,823 students in Cloquet, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 125 private students). 96% 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 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cloquet have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cloquet, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK-4
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Cloquet Senior
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #44.
Cloquet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3064
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3064
Grades: K-3
| 5 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
515 Granite Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
Magnet School
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
Cloquet, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caaep Setting 4 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
Caaep Setting 4 High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
N. Carlton Coop. Vocational High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Non-residental Care & Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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?
12 public schools are located in Cloquet.
What percentage of students in Cloquet go to public school?
96% 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 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (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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