Best Schools in Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County, MN has 38 public schools (10 high, 4 middle, 21 elementary) serving 15,682 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Crow Wing County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Crow Wing County, MN
The top high schools in Crow Wing County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Healy Secondary
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Pierz Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 642 Students
2. Aitkin Secondary School
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Aitkin Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 526 Students
3. Pequot Lakes Senior High
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Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
4. Crosby-ironton Secondary
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Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
5. Brainerd Senior High
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students
6. Little Falls Senior High
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Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
7. Pine River-backus High School
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Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
8. Onamia High School
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Onamia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
9. Isd 181 Learning Center
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 157 Students
10. Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
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Crosslake Community Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 270 Students
Best Middle Schools in Crow Wing County, MN
The top middle schools in Crow Wing County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Middle
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Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
2. Forestview Middle
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
3. Community Middle
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Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
4. Middle Level Alternative Program
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Crow Wing County, MN
The top elementary schools in Crow Wing County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 342 Students
2. Eagle View Elementary
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Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
3. Nisswa Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
4. Pioneer Elementary
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Pierz Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
5. Baxter Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
6. Rippleside Elementary
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Aitkin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students
7. Riverside Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 472 Students
8. Harrison Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 229 Students
9. Pine River-backus Elementary
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Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
10. Crosslake Community Seat Based
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Crosslake Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 141 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Crow Wing County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Crow Wing County, MN has a total population of 66,123 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Crow Wing County, 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 Crow Wing County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Crow Wing County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Crow Wing County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Crow Wing County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Crow Wing County, MN
How many schools are in Crow Wing County, MN?
Crow Wing County, MN has 38 public schools: 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 15,682 students in total.
How do schools in Crow Wing County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Crow Wing County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Crow Wing County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Crow Wing County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Crow Wing County, MN
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Crow Wing County
7 places in Crow Wing County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Brainerd (9)
- Baxter (3)
- Crosslake (3)
- Crosby (2)
- Pequot Lakes (2)
- Breezy Point (1)
- Nisswa (1)
School districts (3)
- Brainerd Public School District (12 schools)
- Crosslake Community Charter School (3 schools)
- Pequot Lakes Public Schools (3 schools)