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Best Crow Wing County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,441 students in Crow Wing County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crow Wing County, MN are Crosslake Community Seat Based, Forestview Middle School and Pequot Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crow Wing County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Crow Wing County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Crow Wing County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crosslake Community Seat Based
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35808 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Forestview Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12149 Knollwood Dr
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 1,626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pequot Lakes Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30805 Olson St
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-9357
Gr: 5-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Crosby-ironton Secondary
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Poplar St
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8802
Gr: 7-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Middle Level Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Isd 181 Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-5400
Gr: 8-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crow Wing County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crow Wing County, MN include Crosslake Community Seat Based, Forestview Middle School and Pequot Lakes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crow Wing County?
8 public middle schools are located in Crow Wing County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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