Best Brainerd Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 461 students in Brainerd, MN.

The top-ranked public preschool in Brainerd, MN is Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Brainerd, MN public preschool have an score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Brainerd have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Brainerd, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Riverside Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Bottom 50%

220 3rd St Nw
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800

Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Blc School Readiness Plus (Closed 2020)

311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438

Gr: PK

Brainerd Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

311 10th Avenue Ne
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

Gr: 4-12

Franklin Junior Middle School (Closed 2006)

1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500

Gr: 8-9 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2009)

604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600

Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Mississippi Horizons Middle School (Closed 2006)

400 Quince St.
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

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

Gr: 1-12

Port Educational Services (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400

Gr: K-12

Washington Middle School (Closed 2006)

804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720

Gr: 6-7 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Washington School Readiness Plus (Closed 2020)

804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438

Gr: PK

Whittier Elementary School (Closed 2009)

604 N 7th Street
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 preschools in Brainerd, MN?

The top-ranked public preschools in Brainerd, MN include Riverside Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Brainerd?

1 public preschools are located in Brainerd.

What is the racial composition of students in Brainerd?

Brainerd public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).