For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,044 students in 55720, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55720, MN are Cloquet Middle School, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs and Northern Lights Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55720 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55720, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55720, MN Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
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
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
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 middle schools in 55720, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55720, MN include Cloquet Middle School, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs and Northern Lights Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 55720?
5 public middle schools are located in 55720.
What is the racial composition of students in 55720?
55720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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