For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,777 students in 55720, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 125 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 55720, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55720, MN are Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Senior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55720 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55720, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55720, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Cloquet Senior
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Cloquet Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 767 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3064
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3064
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
515 Granite Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: 4-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 2 students
55720, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caaep Setting 4 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
Caaep Setting 4 High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
N. Carlton Coop. Vocational High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Non-residental Care & Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55720, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55720, MN include Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Senior.
How many public schools are located in 55720?
12 public schools are located in 55720.
What percentage of students in 55720 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 55720 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55720?
55720 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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