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Best Carlton County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 125 students in Carlton County, MN (there are 26 public schools, serving 6,274 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Carlton County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carlton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Queen Of Peace Catholic School Photo
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
102 4th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-8516
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Map of Our Savior's New Horizons Christian School
Our Savior's New Horizons Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-7138
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Carlton County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cloquet Christian Academy
Cloquet Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
Christian
1705 Wilson Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-2536
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCarlton County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20203
20193
20183
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
125 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202563181179
202463177172
202363175174
202246186185
202146181180
202051169171
201954176175
201854169172
201779172180
201679168178
201579165167
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% Average Students of Color
26%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202526%23%34%
202426%22%34%
202326%22%33%
202226%23%33%
202126%23%32%
202017%22%32%
201917%22%31%
201817%20%31%
201713%20%32%
201613%20%32%
201513%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202510:112:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20255%51%55%
20245%50%54%
20235%52%54%
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Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025101715
2024101615
2023101615
2022101615
2021101615
2020101615
2019101615
2018101615
2017101515
2016101515
2015101615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,967
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$2,967$10,222$15,012
2024$2,967$8,433$13,254
2023$2,967$7,467$12,626
2022$2,967$7,514$12,187
2021$2,967$7,036$11,800
2020$2,967$6,838$11,512
2019$2,767$6,749$11,293
2018$2,500$6,628$11,017
2017$2,500$6,739$10,708
2016$2,300$6,493$10,356
2015$2,300$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202530%39%34%
202430%38%34%
202330%36%34%
202230%35%33%
202130%35%33%
202030%35%32%
201930%35%31%
201830%34%30%
201730%33%30%
201630%31%29%
201530%29%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,996

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$3,008$7,073
2024$1,000$2,962$6,930
2023$1,000$2,926$6,469
2022$500$3,207$6,289
2021$500$3,190$6,055
2020$500$3,236$5,921
2019$500$3,303$5,795
2018$500$3,183$5,456
2017$500$3,390$5,319
2016$500$3,093$5,105
2015$500$3,282$5,030
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.510.580.65
20240.510.580.65
20230.510.580.65
20220.590.560.64
20210.590.560.64
20200.550.550.64
20190.560.530.63
20180.560.520.63
20170.570.460.61
20160.570.470.61
20150.570.470.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20255%1%1%
20245%1%1%
20235%1%1%
20227%1%2%
20217%1%1%
20205%1%1%
20194%2%1%
20184%2%2%
20174%1%1%
20164%1%1%
20154%1%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20201%4%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
34 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
27%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202527%59%52%
202427%59%52%
202327%59%52%
202237%61%54%
202137%62%54%
202059%63%54%
201956%65%56%
201856%66%56%
201754%71%58%
201654%71%58%
201554%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
81 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
65%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlton County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202564%27%26%
202464%27%26%
202364%26%25%
202252%26%25%
202152%24%25%
202032%23%24%
201936%22%24%
201836%21%23%
201738%18%22%
201638%18%22%
201538%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carlton County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Carlton County, MN is Queen Of Peace Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Carlton County?
2 private schools are located in Carlton County.
What percentage of students in Carlton County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Carlton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carlton County?
100% of private schools in Carlton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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