For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,245 students in Pierz, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 173 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Pierz, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pierz, MN are Pioneer Elementary School and Healy Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierz, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pierz have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pierz, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Gr: PK-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Healy Secondary
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Gr: 7-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Pierz Alternative Program
Alternative School
112 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pierz, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pierz, MN include Pioneer Elementary School and Healy Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Pierz?
3 public schools are located in Pierz.
What percentage of students in Pierz go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Pierz are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierz?
Pierz public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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