For the 2026 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 30% (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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Crow Wing County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crosslake Community Seat Based
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35808 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 66% (majority Black).
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