Best Carlton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Carlton, MN.

The top ranked public schools in Carlton, MN are South Terrace Elementary School and Carlton Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carlton, MN public schools have an score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carlton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carlton, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

South Terrace Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
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530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225

Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Carlton Secondary

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226

Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: n/an/a

Mash-ka-wisen

Alternative School

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1150 Mission Rd
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students

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Carlton, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Nla-carlton (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225

Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carlton, MN?

The top ranked public schools in Carlton, MN include South Terrace Elementary School and Carlton Secondary.

How many public schools are located in Carlton?

3 public schools are located in Carlton.

What is the racial composition of students in Carlton?

Carlton public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).