For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 101 students in Brainerd, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Brainerd, MN is Discovery Woods. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brainerd, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Brainerd have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Brainerd, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Woods
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Brainerd, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Brainerd, MN include Discovery Woods.
How many public charter schools are located in Brainerd?
1 public charter schools are located in Brainerd.
What is the racial composition of students in Brainerd?
Brainerd public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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