Top 10 Best Carlton County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,758 students in Carlton County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Carlton County, MN are Winterquist Elementary School, South Terrace Elementary School and Cromwell-wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlton County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carlton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Carlton County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterquist Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
South Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Cromwell-wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5624 Hwy 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3813 E. North St.
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Rank: #77.
Moose Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Wrenshall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Pioneer Dr
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
801 12th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carlton County, MN

Carlton County 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
Box 310
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-8520
Grades: PK
| 13 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 preschools in Carlton County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Carlton County, MN include Winterquist Elementary School, South Terrace Elementary School and Cromwell-wright Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carlton County, MN?
10 public preschools are located in Carlton County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton County, MN?
Carlton County, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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