For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,032 students in Cloquet, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cloquet, MN are Cloquet Middle School, Northern Lights Academy and Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cloquet, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cloquet have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cloquet, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cloquet Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Washington Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Gr: 5-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
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
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cloquet, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cloquet, MN include Cloquet Middle School, Northern Lights Academy and Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs.
How many public middle schools are located in Cloquet?
5 public middle schools are located in Cloquet.
What is the racial composition of students in Cloquet?
Cloquet public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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