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Best 55720 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,037 students in 55720, MN.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 55720, MN are Cloquet Middle School, Northern Lights Academy and Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 55720 have an score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55720, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55720, MN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cloquet Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
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2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328

Gr: 5-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #22.

Northern Lights Academy

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060

Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #33.

Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115

Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: n/an/a

Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School

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49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242

Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Rank: n/an/a

Nla-carlton

Special Education School

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405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060

Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55720 Minnesota

55720, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Caaep Setting 4 (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115

Gr: 2-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Caaep Setting 4 High School (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115

Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%

N. Carlton Coop. Vocational High School (Closed 2015)

Vocational School

1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393

Gr: 7-12

Non-residental Care & Treatment (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55720, MN?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 55720, MN include Cloquet Middle School, Northern Lights Academy and Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs.

How many public middle schools are located in 55720?

5 public middle schools are located in 55720.

What is the racial composition of students in 55720?

55720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).