For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 145 students in Carlton, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Carlton, MN is South Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlton, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carlton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carlton, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Carlton, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nla-carlton (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carlton, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Carlton, MN include South Terrace Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carlton?
1 public preschools are located in Carlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton?
Carlton public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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