For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Carlton, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Carlton, MN are South Terrace Elementary School and Carlton Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlton, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carlton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Carlton, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Carlton Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Grades: 6-12
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mash-ka-wisen
Alternative School
1150 Mission Rd
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Carlton, Minnesota 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carlton, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Carlton, MN include South Terrace Elementary School and Carlton Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Carlton?
3 public schools are located in Carlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton?
Carlton public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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