For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 272 students in Brainerd, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Brainerd, MN are Middle Level Alternative Program, 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Brainerd have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brainerd, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle Level Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Isd 181 Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Gr: 8-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Brainerd, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8
Central Minnesota Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Gr: 4-12
1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Gr: 8-9 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
400 Quince St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Gr: 6-9 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Mlc-high School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Gr: 5-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
Washington Educational Service
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Gr: 1-12
Port Educational Services (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Gr: K-12
804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Gr: 6-7 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
604 N 7th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brainerd, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brainerd, MN include Middle Level Alternative Program, Lincoln Education Center and Isd 181 Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Brainerd?
3 public middle schools are located in Brainerd.
What is the racial composition of students in Brainerd?
Brainerd public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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