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Crow Wing County Public Schools

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

22

public schools

Total Enrollment

9,573

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Crow Wing County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Crow Wing County has 5 district entries. BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. BRAINERD has the most listed schools, with 10 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

22

in Crow Wing County

Reported Enrollment

9,573

22 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

4

18% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle3
High6
Other2

5 School Districts in Crow Wing County

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

13 schools
6,232 students

PEQUOT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 schools
1,797 students

CROSBY-IRONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools
1,011 students

CROSSLAKE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

3 schools
431 students

Discovery Woods

1 school
102 students

22 Public Schools in Crow Wing County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 22 matching schools

BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,842 students

FORESTVIEW MIDDLE

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAXTER, 56425 / Rural: Fringe

Profile5–8Middle1,790 students

PEQUOT LAKES SENIOR HIGH

PEQUOT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PEQUOT LAKES, 56472 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High620 students

EAGLE VIEW ELEMENTARY

PEQUOT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PEQUOT LAKES, 56472 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–4Primary601 students

PEQUOT LAKES MIDDLE

PEQUOT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PEQUOT LAKES, 56472 / Rural: Remote

Listed only5–8Middle576 students

CUYUNA RANGE ELEMENTARY

CROSBY-IRONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

CROSBY, 56441 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary542 students

BAXTER ELEMENTARY

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAXTER, 56425 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary501 students

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–4Primary472 students

CROSBY-IRONTON SECONDARY

CROSBY-IRONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

CROSBY, 56441 / Town: Remote

Listed only7–12High469 students

LOWELL ELEMENTARY

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–4Primary342 students

GARFIELD ELEMENTARY

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–4Primary320 students

Crosslake Community 6-12 Online

CROSSLAKE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

CROSSLAKE, 56442 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–12CharterVirtual270 students

NISSWA ELEMENTARY

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NISSWA, 56468 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary264 students

HARRISON ELEMENTARY

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–4Primary229 students

BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SP. ED.

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAXTER, 56425 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education209 students

ISD 181 LEARNING CENTER

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Listed only8–12Alternative157 students

Crosslake Community Seat Based

CROSSLAKE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

CROSSLAKE, 56442 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–8Charter141 students

Discovery Woods

Discovery Woods

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–6Charter102 students

LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAINERD, 56401 / Town: Remote

Listed only3–12Alternative91 students

Crosslake Community K-5 Online

CROSSLAKE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

CROSSLAKE, 56442 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5CharterVirtual20 students

Crow Wing County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Crow Wing County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Crow Wing County public school directory?

The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Crow Wing County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Crow Wing County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Crow Wing County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Crow Wing County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Crow Wing County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Crow Wing County Education OverviewCounty school score: 46/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.