Schools near ZIP 56401

9 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Brainerd

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Harrison Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Brainerd Public School District
3.6 mi
52%
−4 vs state
44%
−4 vs state
— 5% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 59% 29% 230 White 87%
ISD 181 Learning Center
Grades 8–12 Alternative · Brainerd Public School District
3.6 mi
6%
−30 vs state
17%
−25 vs state
17%
−18 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 0% in 2022-23 → 6% in 2025-26 52% 19% 166 White 84%
Middle Level Alternative Program
Grades 5–8 Alternative · Brainerd Public School District
3.6 mi
0%
−42 vs state
10%
−40 vs state
0%
−17 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 7% in 2022-23 → 0% in 2025-26 71% 7% 14 White 79%
Garfield Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Brainerd Public School District
4.0 mi
39%
−18 vs state
37%
−11 vs state
— 10% Average of math, English and science: 49% in 2022-23 → 39% in 2025-26 52% 32% 250 White 81%
Lowell Elementary
Grades K–4 · Brainerd Public School District
4.2 mi
72%
+15 vs state
62%
+14 vs state
— 11% Average of math, English and science: 83% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 40% 24% 355 White 88%
Brainerd Senior High
Grades 9–12 · Brainerd Public School District
4.2 mi
36%
±0 vs state
39%
−4 vs state
36%
+1 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 32% 16% 1,805 White 89%
Lincoln Education Center
Grades 3–12 Alternative · Brainerd Public School District
4.2 mi
0%
−35 vs state
19%
−32 vs state · 2024-25
8%
−38 vs state · 2016-17
9% Average of math, English and science: 9% in 2021-22 → 0% in 2025-26 75% 87% 105 White 74%
Discovery Woods
Grades PK–6 Charter · Discovery Woods
4.5 mi
20%
−36 vs state
30%
−19 vs state
9%
−17 vs state · 2024-25
8% Average of math, English and science: 12% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 64% 23% 101 White 76%
Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Brainerd Public School District
4.8 mi
42%
−14 vs state
41%
−6 vs state
— 6% Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 42% in 2025-26 57% 39% 407 White 85%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).