Top 3 Best Brainerd Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,111 students in Brainerd, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Brainerd, MN are Brainerd Senior High School, Lincoln Education Center and Isd 181 Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brainerd, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Brainerd have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Brainerd, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brainerd Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Brainerd, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brainerd Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Grades: 3-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Isd 181 Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: 8-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
311 10th Avenue Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Grades: 8-9
| 855 students
604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
400 Quince St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Grades: 6-9
| 560 students
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
Washington Educational Service
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Grades: 6-7
| 799 students
804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
604 N 7th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Brainerd, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Brainerd, MN include Brainerd Senior High School, Lincoln Education Center and Isd 181 Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Brainerd, MN?
4 public high schools are located in Brainerd, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Brainerd, MN?
Brainerd, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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