For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,722 students in Carlton County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Carlton County, MN are Winterquist Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and Cromwell-wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlton County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carlton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Carlton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterquist Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Cromwell-wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5624 Highway 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Grades: PK-6
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3813 E. North St.
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Moose Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #88.
Wrenshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Pioneer Dr
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
515 Granite Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK
| 91 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
| 2 students
Carlton County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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
Moose Lake Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Moose Lake Family Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 310
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-8520
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-8520
Grades: PK
| 13 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
Nla-carlton (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1 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 preschools in Carlton County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Carlton County, MN include Winterquist Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and Cromwell-wright Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carlton County?
10 public preschools are located in Carlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton County?
Carlton County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Carlton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carlton County include: Moose Lake Elementary School vs. Barnum Elementary School, Barnum Elementary School vs. Moose Lake Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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