For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,567 students in Crow Wing County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crow Wing County, MN are Nisswa Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School and Baxter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crow Wing County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Crow Wing County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Crow Wing County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nisswa Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5533 Lakers Lane
Nisswa, MN 56468
(218) 961-6860
Nisswa, MN 56468
(218) 961-6860
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Eagle View Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6539 County Rd 11
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 562-6100
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 562-6100
Gr: PK-4 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12191 Jasperwood Drive
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Cuyuna Range Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 6th Ave Ne
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8803
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8803
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 3rd St Nw
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
Special Education School
5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5438
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5438
Gr: PK | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Crow Wing County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8
Central Minnesota Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Gr: 4-12
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
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
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401
Gr: PK-6
1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Gr: 8-9 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
400 Quince St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
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
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
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
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
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Gr: 6-7 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
604 N 7th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
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 preschools in Crow Wing County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crow Wing County, MN include Nisswa Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School and Baxter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crow Wing County?
6 public preschools are located in Crow Wing County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Crow Wing County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crow Wing County include: Riverside Elementary School vs. Baxter Elementary School, Baxter Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School, Nisswa Elementary School vs. Baxter Elementary School
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