Pillager Public Schools, Independent School District#116, is a Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade public school district which serves students from Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, and Todd Counties. District 116 has four learning centers, all located in the same building – an Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, Middle School-concept program, and High School - with a total enrollment of about 850 students. Pillager is located near the center (longitude and latitude) of the state of Minnesota. The beautiful northwoods of Minnesota, the Pillager area and nearby Brainerd Lakes area have many benefits for growing families.