For the 2026 school year, there are 10 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 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Crow Wing County (2026)
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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6450
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6450
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Oak St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6500
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6500
Gr: PK-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
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 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Discovery Woods
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5430
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5430
Gr: PK | 215 students Minority enrollment: 16%
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 43% (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, Cuyuna Range Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
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