For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 935 students in Cloquet, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cloquet, MN are Churchill Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cloquet, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Cloquet have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cloquet, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Gr: PK | 83 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cloquet, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cloquet, MN include Churchill Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cloquet?
4 public preschools are located in Cloquet.
What is the racial composition of students in Cloquet?
Cloquet public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Cloquet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cloquet include: Churchill Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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