Schools in Brainerd, Minnesota (2025)
7 schools · 3,148 students · 6 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 250.
Brainerd, in Minnesota, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,148 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 high; by sector 6 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Brainerd's schools is 250, below the Minnesota median of 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lowell Elementary (82.4, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Riverside Elementary (71.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Garfield Elementary (67.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its 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), Riverside Elementary (407 students), Lowell Elementary (355 students).
Ranked schools in Brainerd
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
- 272Riverside ElementaryBrainerd · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 407 students
- 368Garfield ElementaryBrainerd · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 462Brainerd Senior HighBrainerd · Public High46% Math proficiency · 1,805 students
- 557Harrison ElementaryBrainerd · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 230 students
- 638Discovery WoodsBrainerd · Charter Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 101 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 | Riverside Elementary Brainerd · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 407 |
| 3 | Garfield Elementary Brainerd · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 67.8 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 4 | Brainerd Senior High Brainerd · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,805 |
| 5 | Harrison Elementary Brainerd · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 6 | Discovery Woods Brainerd · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 37.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 101 |
Other schools in Brainerd
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 side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Brainerd?
Lowell Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Brainerd 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?
Brainerd has 7 schools (5 elementary, 2 high) educating 3,148 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Brainerd?
The median Enrollment across schools in Brainerd is 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.