For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,090 students in 56401, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 56401, MN are Brainerd Senior High School, Lincoln Education Center and Isd 181 Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56401 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56401, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56401 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brainerd Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56401, MN Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brainerd Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,842 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Grades: 3-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Isd 181 Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 8-12
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brainerd Online School
Magnet School
702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
56401, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Central Minnesota Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2766
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1001 Kingwood
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-6500
Grades: 8-9
| 855 students
604 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Mississippi Horizons Middle School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
400 Quince St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-5374
Grades: 6-9
| 560 students
Mlc-high School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1777 Highway 18 E
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2363
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
Washington Educational Service
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Port Educational Services (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
804 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-6720
Grades: 6-7
| 799 students
804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
604 N 7th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 56401, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56401, MN include Brainerd Senior High School, Lincoln Education Center and Isd 181 Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 56401?
4 public high schools are located in 56401.
What is the racial composition of students in 56401?
56401 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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