Best Public Charter Schools in Brainerd, MN (2025-26)

Best Brainerd Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 104 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 score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Brainerd, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Discovery Woods

Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200

Gr: K-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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Brainerd, Minnesota 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Blc School Readiness Plus (Closed 2020)

311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438

Gr: PK

Brainerd Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

311 10th Avenue Ne
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

Gr: 4-12

Franklin Junior Middle School (Closed 2006)

1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500

Gr: 8-9 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2009)

604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600

Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Mississippi Horizons Middle School (Closed 2006)

400 Quince St.
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

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

Gr: 1-12

Port Educational Services (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400

Gr: K-12

Washington Middle School (Closed 2006)

804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720

Gr: 6-7 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Washington School Readiness Plus (Closed 2020)

804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438

Gr: PK

Whittier Elementary School (Closed 2009)

604 N 7th Street
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 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).