Best Schools in Brainerd, MN
Brainerd, MN has a total of 23 schools including 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 9,056 students attend Brainerd, MN schools. On average, schools in Brainerd score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Brainerd exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Brainerd, MN
Brainerd, MN has 6 high schools with 3,063 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 Brainerd score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brainerd meet expectations.
1. Brainerd Senior High
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students
2. Pillager Senior High School
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Crosby-ironton Secondary
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Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
4. Onamia High School
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Onamia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
5. Isd 181 Learning Center
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 157 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brainerd, MN
Brainerd, MN has 3 middle schools with 2,212 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 Brainerd score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brainerd meet expectations.
1. Forestview Middle
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
2. Pillager Middle School
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
3. Middle Level Alternative Program
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brainerd, MN
Brainerd, MN has 13 elementary schools with 3,690 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 Brainerd score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brainerd greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lowell Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 342 Students
2. Nisswa Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Pillager Elementary
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
4. Baxter Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
5. Harrison Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 229 Students
6. Cuyuna Range Elementary
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Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 542 Students
7. Riverside Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 472 Students
8. Garfield Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 320 Students
9. Discovery Woods
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Discovery Woods • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 102 Students
10. St Francis Catholic School
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St Francis Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brainerd, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brainerd, MN has a total population of 24,134 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brainerd, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brainerd, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brainerd, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brainerd, MN.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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