| Index | Brainerd | Minnesota | National |
| Average Test Scores | 48% | 52% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 18 | 2,224 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 477 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 140 | 7,963 |
| Index | Brainerd | Minnesota | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.2% | 90.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 85.9% | 89.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 61.0% | 66.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 31.6% | 45.2% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 18.4% | 34.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 6.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.7% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 18 public schools, 2 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Brainerd. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Brainerd, MN schools is 48%. The average student to teacher ratio is 15:1. In Brainerd, MN, an average of 87.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 85.9% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Baxter, MN | 8,518 | 72% | 49.5% |
| Nisswa, MN | 1,795 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Crosby, MN | 2,881 | 56% | 15.6% |
| Pillager, MN | 392 | 52% | 8.1% |
| Brainerd, MN | 13,746 | 48% | 0.9% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Superior, CO | 13,747 | 69% | 42.7% |
| Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 13,749 | 66% | 37.5% |
| La Grande, OR | 13,742 | 47% | 3.1% |
| Lake Forest Park, WA | 13,735 | 76% | 57.3% |
| Moss Point, MS | 13,734 | 43% | 9.5% |
| Brainerd, MN | 13,746 | 48% | 0.9% |
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