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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,442 students in Baxter, MN (there are , serving 305 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Baxter, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Baxter, MN are Baxter Elementary School and Forestview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Baxter, MN public schools have an score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Baxter have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 51�Թ�� in Baxter, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Baxter Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 56%)
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12191 Jasperwood Drive
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400

Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Forestview Middle School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
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12149 Knollwood Dr
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000

Gr: 5-8 | 1,709 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.

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5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5438

Gr: PK | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Baxter, MN?

The top ranked public schools in Baxter, MN include Baxter Elementary School and Forestview Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Baxter?

3 public schools are located in Baxter.

What percentage of students in Baxter go to public school?

89% of all K-12 students in Baxter are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Baxter?

Baxter public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).