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Baxter city, MN

ZIP 56425 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 56425

K-12 nearby
23
Public
19
Private
4
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 56425 (Baxter, MN) is associated with Brainerd Public School District (LEA 2706090) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 23 K-12 schools (19 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Central Lakes College-Brainerd about 2.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Brainerd Public School District
LEA ID
2706090
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (22)

  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd2.8 miles (4.6 km)2yr-public
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College53.1 miles (85.4 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Johns University53.1 miles (85.4 km)4yr-private
  • College of Saint Benedict54.1 miles (87.0 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Cloud State University55.0 miles (88.4 km)4yr-public
  • Rasmussen University-Minnesota55.1 miles (88.7 km)4yr-private
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College61.8 miles (99.4 km)2yr-public
  • Pine Technical & Community College72.4 miles (116.5 km)2yr-public
  • Leech Lake Tribal College74.8 miles (120.4 km)2yr-public
  • Oak Hills Christian College80.4 miles (129.4 km)4yr-private
  • Northwest Technical College81.3 miles (130.9 km)2yr-public
  • Bemidji State University83.6 miles (134.5 km)4yr-public
Show all 22 colleges & universities
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College87.0 miles (140.0 km)2yr-public
  • Anoka Technical College88.2 miles (142.0 km)2yr-public
  • Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College90.0 miles (144.8 km)4yr-public
  • Ridgewater College91.7 miles (147.6 km)2yr-public
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College92.4 miles (148.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Minnesota-Morris93.8 miles (150.9 km)4yr-public
  • North Hennepin Community College95.9 miles (154.3 km)2yr-public
  • Hennepin Technical College96.0 miles (154.6 km)2yr-public
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School97.4 miles (156.8 km)4yr-private
  • Minnesota North College98.2 miles (158.0 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SP. ED.public——0.5 miles (0.8 km)
WELC - VPKpublic——0.5 miles (0.8 km)
FORESTVIEW MIDDLEpublic——1.1 miles (1.7 km)
BAXTER ELEMENTARYpublic——1.1 miles (1.7 km)
LAKE REGION CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYpublic——3.1 miles (5.0 km)
LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTERpublic——3.4 miles (5.5 km)
Brainerd Online Schoolpublic——3.5 miles (5.7 km)
BRAINERD SENIOR HIGHpublic——3.5 miles (5.7 km)
T4N PINNACLE ACADEMYprivate——3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Discovery Woodspublic——3.9 miles (6.3 km)
ST FRANCIS OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——3.9 miles (6.3 km)
HARRISON ELEMENTARYpublic——4.3 miles (7.0 km)
LOWELL ELEMENTARYpublic——4.6 miles (7.4 km)
MIDDLE LEVEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMpublic——5.0 miles (8.0 km)
ISD 181 LEARNING CENTERpublic——5.0 miles (8.0 km)
GARFIELD ELEMENTARYpublic——5.2 miles (8.4 km)
OAK STREET CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Freshwater Pillager ALCpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
F.E.D. Pillager Credit Recoverypublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
PILLAGER ELEMENTARYpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Pillager Senior High Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Pillager Middle Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 56425

What school district is ZIP code 56425 in?
ZIP 56425 (Baxter, MN) maps to Brainerd Public School District (LEA ID 2706090) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 56425?
US5 lists 23 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 19 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 56425 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 56425 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher37.9%
High school20.6%
Less than HS2.8%
School districtBrainerd Public School District