Best High Schools in Baxter, MN

Baxter, MN has 3 high schools with 2,528 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Baxter score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Baxter greatly exceed expectations.

1. Brainerd Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students

2. Pillager Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

Best Middle Schools in Baxter, MN

Baxter, MN has 2 middle schools with 2,197 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Baxter score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Baxter exceed expectations.

1. Forestview Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students

2. Pillager Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Baxter, MN

Baxter, MN has 7 elementary schools with 2,495 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Baxter score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Baxter greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lowell Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 342 Students

2. Nisswa Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students

3. Pillager Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students

4. Baxter Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students

5. Harrison Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 229 Students

6. Riverside Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 472 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Baxter, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Baxter, MN has a total population of 10,489 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Baxter, MN

7,220

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Baxter, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

18.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baxter, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Baxter, MN.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

989 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Baxter, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Baxter, MN

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Brainerd, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sylvan, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Crow Wing, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Gull Lake, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lake Hubert, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pillager, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Riverton, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fort Ripley, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Nisswa, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lake Shore, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations