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Best 55720 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,884 students in 55720, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55720, MN are Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55720 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55720, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55720, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Granite St
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Cloquet Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Washington Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Gr: 5-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55720, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55720, MN include Churchill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cloquet Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55720?
8 public elementary schools are located in 55720.
What is the racial composition of students in 55720?
55720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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