| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequot Lakes Public Schools | Crosslake | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,797 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Brainerd Public School District | Brainerd | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 6,232 | 13 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Crosby-Ironton Public School District | Crosby | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,011 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Pine River-Backus Public School District | Fifty Lakes | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 903 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Onamia Public School District | Garrison | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 564 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Crow Wing County compares
Together they enroll 10,507 students across 27 schools. The largest is Brainerd Public School District with 6,232 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crow Wing County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Crow Wing County is Pequot Lakes Public Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Crow Wing County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Crow Wing County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Crow Wing County, MN?
Of the districts serving Crow Wing County, Pequot Lakes Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.