For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 308 students in Carlton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Carlton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
308 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
% American Indian
10%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
79%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,769 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,269 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,769
$17,742
Spending / Student
$20,269
$18,463
Best Carlton Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Carlton Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 308 students.
What is the rank of Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District is ranked #304 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton Public School District?
79% of Carlton Public School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Carlton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,269 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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