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Best Crow Wing County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,441 students in Crow Wing County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crow Wing County, MN are Crosslake Community Seat Based, Forestview Middle School and Pequot Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crow Wing County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Crow Wing County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Crow Wing County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crosslake Community Seat Based
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35808 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Forestview Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12149 Knollwood Dr
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 1,709 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pequot Lakes Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30805 Olson St
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-9357
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Crosby-ironton Secondary
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Poplar St
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Middle Level Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Gr: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Isd 181 Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Gr: 8-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
[+] 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 middle schools in Crow Wing County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crow Wing County, MN include Crosslake Community Seat Based, Forestview Middle School and Pequot Lakes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crow Wing County?
8 public middle schools are located in Crow Wing County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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