Best Brainerd Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,076 students in Brainerd, MN.

The top-ranked public high schools in Brainerd, MN are Brainerd Senior High School, Lincoln Education Center and Isd 181 Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Brainerd, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Brainerd have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.

Brainerd, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Brainerd Senior High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).