For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 285 students in Brainerd, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brainerd, MN are Middle Level Alternative Program, 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Brainerd have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brainerd, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 8-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Brainerd, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brainerd, MN include Middle Level Alternative Program, Lincoln Education Center and Isd 181 Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Brainerd?
3 public middle schools are located in Brainerd.
What is the racial composition of students in Brainerd?
Brainerd public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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