Best Public Charter Schools in Crow Wing County (2025-26)

Best Crow Wing County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 547 students in Crow Wing County, MN.

The top ranked public charter schools in Crow Wing County, MN are Crosslake Community Seat Based, Discovery Woods and Crosslake Community 6-12 Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Crow Wing County, MN public charter schools have an score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Crow Wing County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Crow Wing County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Crosslake Community Seat Based

Charter School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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35808 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437

Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Discovery Woods

Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
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604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200

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

Rank: #33.

Crosslake Community 6-12 Online

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628

Gr: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

Crosslake Community K-5 Online

Charter School

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35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3623

Gr: K-5 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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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

Crosslake Community High School (Closed 2023)

35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437

Gr: 5-12

Emily Charter School (Closed 2011)

Charter School

39811 State Hwy 6
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401

Gr: PK-6

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

Range Area Alternative Program High School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

711 Poplar Street
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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 Crow Wing County, MN?

The top ranked public charter schools in Crow Wing County, MN include Crosslake Community Seat Based, Discovery Woods and Crosslake Community 6-12 Online.

How many public charter schools are located in Crow Wing County?

4 public charter schools are located in Crow Wing County.

What is the racial composition of students in Crow Wing County?

Crow Wing County public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).