For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,614 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 14% 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 Pine City, MN (2025)
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 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
700 6th St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4030
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4030
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pine City, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pine City Secondary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1400 Main Street S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Gr: 10-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 14% 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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