For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crosslake Community Seat Based
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35808 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Woods
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crosslake Community K-5 Online
Charter School
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3623
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3623
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Crow Wing County 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
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Emily Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
39811 State Hwy 6
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-3401
Grades: PK-6
| 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
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
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
Grades: 9-12
| 66 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 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).
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