For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,775 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, Cloquet Senior and Washington Elementary School. 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 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% 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 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55720, MN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Cloquet Senior
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Cloquet Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Lights Cooperative
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3062
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3062
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 93 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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
801 12th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 103 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
| n/a 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, Cloquet Senior and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55720, MN?
11 public schools are located in 55720, MN.
What percentage of students in 55720, MN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 55720, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55720, MN?
55720, MN public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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