For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,442 students in Baxter, MN (there are , serving 305 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Baxter, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Baxter, MN are Baxter Elementary School and Forestview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Baxter have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baxter, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12191 Jasperwood Drive
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Forestview Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12149 Knollwood Dr
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 1,709 students
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
Grades: PK
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baxter, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Baxter, MN include Baxter Elementary School and Forestview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Baxter?
3 public schools are located in Baxter.
What percentage of students in Baxter go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Baxter are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter?
Baxter public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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