For the 2025 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 Forestview Middle School, Pequot Lakes Middle School and Crosslake Community Seat Based. 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 41% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forestview Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12149 Knollwood Dr
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 1,709 students
Rank: #22.
Pequot Lakes Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30805 Olson St
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-9357
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-9357
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Crosslake Community Seat Based
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35808 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Crosby-ironton Secondary
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Poplar St
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Grades: 7-12
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
Middle Level Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Grades: 2-12
| 98 students
Rank: #88.
Isd 181 Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: 8-12
| 159 students
Crow Wing County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Brainerd Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
311 10th Avenue Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Central Minnesota Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Emily Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
39811 State Hwy 6
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Grades: 8-9
| 855 students
604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
400 Quince St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Grades: 6-9
| 560 students
Mlc-high School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
Washington Educational Service
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Port Educational Services (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Range Area Alternative Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
711 Poplar Street
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Grades: 6-7
| 799 students
804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
604 N 7th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
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 Forestview Middle School, Pequot Lakes Middle School and Crosslake Community Seat Based.
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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