Best Schools in Carlton County, MN
Carlton County, MN has 25 public schools (10 high, 1 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,488 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Carlton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carlton County, MN
The top high schools in Carlton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esko Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
2. Moose Lake Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moose Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Barnum Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnum Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
4. Cromwell-wright Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
5. Cloquet Senior
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 800 Students
6. Wrenshall Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
7. Carlton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
8. Nla-carlton
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Projected Test Scores
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative • Public • Grades 3 - 12 • 14 Students
9. Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
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Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 87 Students
10. Mcf-moose Lake/willow River
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Projected Test Scores
Minnesota Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlton County, MN
The top middle schools in Carlton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloquet Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlton County, MN
The top elementary schools in Carlton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Churchill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students
2. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 500 Students
3. Winterquist Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esko Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students
4. Cromwell-wright Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
5. Barnum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnum Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 333 Students
6. Wrenshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 175 Students
7. Moose Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moose Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
8. South Terrace Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 167 Students
9. Shared Time
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 3 Students
10. Queen Of Peace Catholic School
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Projected Test Scores
Queen Of Peace Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 91 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Carlton County, MN
How many schools are in Carlton County, MN?
Carlton County, MN has 25 public schools: 10 high schools, 1 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,488 students in total.
How do schools in Carlton County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Carlton County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Carlton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carlton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Carlton County
7 places in Carlton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (1)
- Cloquet Public School District (7 schools)