Public schools in Cloquet, MN
9 open public schools with an address in Cloquet, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,543
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cloquet public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Cloquet, MN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,543 students, an average of 283 per school. The largest campus is Cloquet Senior (761 students), and the largest elementary school is Washington Elementary (495).
Cloquet Public School District operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 43% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cloquet
Elementary schools in Cloquet
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Elementary Cloquet Public School District | PK–04 | 351 | 10:1 | |
| Shared Time Cloquet Public School District · Alternative School | PK–06 | 6 | — | |
| Washington Elementary Cloquet Public School District | PK–04 | 495 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Cloquet
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet Middle Cloquet Public School District | 05–08 | 752 | 17:1 |
High schools in Cloquet
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAAEP Extended Day Program Cloquet Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 7 | — | |
| Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs Cloquet Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 74 | 10.9:1 | |
| Cloquet Senior Cloquet Public School District | 09–12 | 761 | 21.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cloquet
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet Early Childhood Education Cloquet Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 83 | — | |
| Northern Lights Academy Northern Lights Academy Cooperative · Special Education School | KG–12 | 14 | 6.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.5%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Cloquet schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,543 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cloquet
How many public schools are in Cloquet, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Cloquet: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,543 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cloquet?
Schools with an address in Cloquet belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cloquet Public School District (8 schools), Northern Lights Academy Cooperative (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cloquet?
Cloquet Senior reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cloquet, with 761 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cloquet?
No school with an address in Cloquet is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cloquet schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cloquet public schools is 12:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cloquet guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities