For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,601 students in Pine City, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pine City, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pine City, MN are Vision, Pine City Elementary School and Pine City Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine City, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pine City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pine City, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vision
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1214
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pine City Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 6th Ave Sw
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4212
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4212
Gr: PK-6 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pine City Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Gr: 7-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Pine City Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
700 6th St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4030
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4030
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Midlevel Alc
Alternative School
1400 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4010
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4010
Gr: 7-11
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4117
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4117
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pine City, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pine City, MN include Vision, Pine City Elementary School and Pine City Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Pine City?
9 public schools are located in Pine City.
What percentage of students in Pine City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pine City are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pine City?
Pine City public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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