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Carlton County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
125 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,967
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,708

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
34 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
27%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
65%
28%
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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