Queen Of Peace Catholic School Photo - Queen of Peace School is part of the Queen of Peace Parish Campus in the heart of Cloquet, MN. Queen of Peace School has been providing quality elementary education in Cloquet for over 100 years.

Best Carlton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Carlton County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Carlton County, MN is Queen Of Peace Catholic School.
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)).

Top-Ranked Carlton County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
Queen Of Peace Catholic School Photo - Queen of Peace School is part of the Queen of Peace Parish Campus in the heart of Cloquet, MN. Queen of Peace School has been providing quality elementary education in Cloquet for over 100 years.
(Catholic)
102 4th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-8516
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Our Savior's New Horizons Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-7138
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carlton County, Minnesota

Carlton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1705 Wilson Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-2536
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students

Overview

This County (Carlton County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
125 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
7,972 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
$10,132
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,997

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
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
34 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
27%
59%
# 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
27,607 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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