For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 935 students in 55720, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55720, MN are Churchill Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55720 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55720, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55720, MN Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Gr: PK | 83 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 6 students
55720, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caaep Setting 4 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
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
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
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
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55720, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 55720, MN include Churchill Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55720?
4 public preschools are located in 55720.
What is the racial composition of students in 55720?
55720 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
Learn how teacher movement between grade levels affects continuity, experience, instruction, and school stability, plus the questions parents should ask about staffing patterns before choosing a public school today.
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
Discover what school arrival and dismissal reveal about safety, supervision, organization, communication, student behavior, transportation, and school climate before choosing the right public school for your child and family.
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should siblings attend the same public school? Learn when academic needs, learning styles, programs, social fit, support services, and individual interests may make different schools better choices for children.