Top 5 Best 55720 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,928 students in 55720, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55720, MN are Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55720 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55720, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55720, MN Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK-4
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Cloquet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 780 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3064
Grades: K-3
| 5 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
Magnet School
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
Magnet School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
Magnet School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55720 Minnesota

55720, 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
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55720, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55720, MN include Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55720?
9 public elementary schools are located in 55720.
What is the racial composition of students in 55720?
55720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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