| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esko Public School District | Esko | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1,278 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cromwell-Wright Public Schools | Cromwell | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 305 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cloquet Public School District | Cloquet | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,641 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Barnum Public School District | Barnum | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 696 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Moose Lake Public School District | Moose Lake | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 600 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wrenshall Public School District | Holyoke | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 351 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Carlton Public School District | Carlton | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 342 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Carlton County compares
Together they enroll 6,213 students across 20 schools. The largest is Cloquet Public School District with 2,641 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Carlton County, Minnesota
Carlton County has 7 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carlton County is Esko Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carlton County, MN?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Carlton County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carlton County, MN?
Of the districts serving Carlton County, Esko Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.