For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 104 students in Brainerd, MN.
The top ranked public charter school in Brainerd, MN is Discovery Woods. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brainerd, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Brainerd have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Brainerd, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Woods
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
Brainerd, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Brainerd Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
311 10th Avenue Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Central Minnesota Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Grades: 8-9
| 855 students
604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
400 Quince St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Grades: 6-9
| 560 students
Mlc-high School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
Washington Educational Service
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Port Educational Services (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Grades: 6-7
| 799 students
804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
604 N 7th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Brainerd, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Brainerd, MN include Discovery Woods.
How many public charter schools are located in Brainerd?
1 public charter schools are located in Brainerd.
What is the racial composition of students in Brainerd?
Brainerd public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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