For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,456 students in Crow Wing County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Crow Wing County, MN are Brainerd Senior High School, Pequot Lakes Senior High School and Crosby-ironton Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crow Wing County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Crow Wing County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Crow Wing County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pequot Lakes Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Crow Wing County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brainerd Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pequot Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30805 Olson St
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-9210
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Crosby-ironton Secondary
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Poplar St
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Gr: 7-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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 high schools in Crow Wing County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Crow Wing County, MN include Brainerd Senior High School, Pequot Lakes Senior High School and Crosby-ironton Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Crow Wing County?
7 public high schools are located in Crow Wing County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Crow Wing County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crow Wing County include: Pequot Lakes Senior High School vs. Brainerd Senior High School, Crosby-ironton Secondary vs. Brainerd Senior High School, Brainerd Senior High School vs. Pequot Lakes Senior High School
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