Schools in Brainerd Public School District, Minnesota (2025)
10 schools · 5,643 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 355.
Brainerd Public School District, in Minnesota, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,643 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Brainerd Public School District's schools is 355, below the Minnesota median of 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lowell Elementary (82.4, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Baxter Elementary (80.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Nisswa Elementary (75.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), Baxter Elementary (506 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Brainerd (6), Baxter (3), Nisswa (1).
Ranked schools in Brainerd Public School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Minnesota.
- 182Lowell ElementaryBrainerd · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 281Baxter ElementaryBaxter · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 506 students
- 376Nisswa ElementaryNisswa · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 249 students
- 474Forestview MiddleBaxter · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,626 students
- 572Riverside ElementaryBrainerd · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 407 students
- 668Garfield ElementaryBrainerd · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 762Brainerd Senior HighBrainerd · Public High46% Math proficiency · 1,805 students
- 857Harrison ElementaryBrainerd · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 230 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowell Elementary Brainerd · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 2 | Baxter Elementary Baxter · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 506 |
| 3 | Nisswa Elementary Nisswa · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 249 |
| 4 | Forestview Middle Baxter · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,626 |
| 5 | Riverside Elementary Brainerd · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 407 |
| 6 | Garfield Elementary Brainerd · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 67.8 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 7 | Brainerd Senior High Brainerd · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,805 |
| 8 | Harrison Elementary Brainerd · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 230 |
Other schools in Brainerd Public School District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Brainerd Public School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Brainerd Public School District?
Lowell Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Brainerd Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 82.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Brainerd Public School District has 10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 5,643 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Brainerd Public School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Brainerd Public School District is 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.