Best Schools in Carlton County, MN
Carlton County, MN has a total of 26 schools including 11 high schools, 1 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 6,488 students attend Carlton County, MN schools. On average, schools in Carlton County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Carlton County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Carlton County, MN
Carlton County, MN has 11 high schools with 2,672 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carlton County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carlton County meet expectations.
1. Lincoln Secondary
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Esko Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
2. Cloquet Senior
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Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 800 Students
3. Barnum Secondary
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Barnum Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
4. Moose Lake Secondary
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Moose Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
5. Carlton Secondary
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Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
6. Cromwell-wright Secondary
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Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
7. Wrenshall Secondary
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Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
8. Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
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Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 87 Students
9. Nla-carlton
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Northern Lights Academy Cooperative • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 14 Students
10. Mcf-moose Lake/willow River
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Minnesota Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlton County, MN
Carlton County, MN has 1 middle schools with 780 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carlton County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carlton County meet expectations.
1. Cloquet Middle
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Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlton County, MN
Carlton County, MN has 12 elementary schools with 2,873 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carlton County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carlton County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Winterquist Elementary
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Esko Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students
2. South Terrace Elementary
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Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 167 Students
3. Churchill Elementary
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Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students
4. Barnum Elementary
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Barnum Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 333 Students
5. Cromwell-wright Elementary
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Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
6. Washington Elementary
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Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 500 Students
7. Moose Lake Elementary
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Moose Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
8. Wrenshall Elementary
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Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 175 Students
9. Shared Time
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Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 3 Students
10. Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
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Northern Lights Academy Cooperative • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carlton County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carlton County, MN has a total population of 36,207 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carlton County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carlton County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carlton County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carlton County, MN.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carlton County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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