Best Crow Wing County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,456 students in Crow Wing County, MN.

The top ranked public high schools in Crow Wing County, MN are Brainerd Senior High School, Pequot Lakes Senior High School and Crosby-ironton Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Crow Wing County, MN public high schools have an score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Crow Wing County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.

Crow Wing County, MN public high school have a of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Pequot Lakes Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Crow Wing County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Brainerd Senior High School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
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702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200

Gr: 9-12 | 1,833 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Pequot Lakes Senior High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
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30805 Olson St
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-9210

Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Crosby-ironton Secondary

(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
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711 Poplar St
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802

Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #44.

Crosslake Community 6-12 Online

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628

Gr: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #55.

Lincoln Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600

Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #66.

Isd 181 Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400

Gr: 8-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: n/an/a

Brainerd Online School

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702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6273

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Crow Wing County, MN

Crow Wing County 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

Crosslake Community High School (Closed 2023)

35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437

Gr: 5-12

Emily Charter School (Closed 2011)

Charter School

39811 State Hwy 6
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401

Gr: PK-6

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

Range Area Alternative Program High School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

711 Poplar Street
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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 high schools in Crow Wing County, MN?

The top ranked public high schools in Crow Wing County, MN include Brainerd Senior High School, Pequot Lakes Senior High School and Crosby-ironton Secondary.

How many public high schools are located in Crow Wing County?

7 public high schools are located in Crow Wing County.

What is the racial composition of students in Crow Wing County?

Crow Wing County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Which public high schools in Crow Wing County are often viewed compared to one another?