Carlton Public School District, Minnesota

Carlton Public School District is a unified school district in Carlton County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,566 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 107 sq mi (278 km²) of land.

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Carlton Public School District in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,566 ± 359
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Carlton County
Land area
107 sq mi (278 km²)
Median household income
$93,889 ± $10,192
Median home value
$277,400 ± $25,450
Water area
4.64 sq mi (12 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2707590
Coordinates (central point)
46.611118, -92.523106

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Carlton Public School District, largest first

  1. Twin Lakes Township2,259 people
  2. Blackhoof Township1,039 people
  3. Carlton (city)875 people
  4. Big Lake (CDP)378 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Barnum Public School District9.6 mi west
  2. Cloquet Public School District9.7 mi north
  3. Esko Public School District10 mi northeast
  4. Wrenshall Public School District11 mi southeast
  5. Cromwell-Wright Public Schools19 mi west
  6. Superior School District, Wisconsin20 mi east
  7. Duluth Public School District32 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Carlton Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Carlton Public School District before you rely on it.

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