For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,567 students in Crow Wing County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Crow Wing County, MN are Nisswa Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School and Baxter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crow Wing County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Crow Wing County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Crow Wing County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nisswa Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5533 Lakers Lane
Nisswa, MN 56468
(218) 961-6860
Nisswa, MN 56468
(218) 961-6860
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Eagle View Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6539 County Rd 11
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 562-6100
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 562-6100
Gr: PK-4 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12191 Jasperwood Drive
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Cuyuna Range Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 6th Ave Ne
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8803
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8803
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 3rd St Nw
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
Special Education School
5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5438
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5438
Gr: PK | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Crow Wing County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brainerd Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
311 10th Avenue Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
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
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Gr: 4-12
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
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
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401
Gr: PK-6
1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Gr: 8-9 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
400 Quince St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
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
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
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
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
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Gr: 6-7 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
604 N 7th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
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 preschools in Crow Wing County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Crow Wing County, MN include Nisswa Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School and Baxter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crow Wing County?
6 public preschools are located in Crow Wing County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Crow Wing County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crow Wing County include: Riverside Elementary School vs. Baxter Elementary School, Baxter Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School
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