For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,582 students in Pine City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Pine City Public School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
1,582 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pine City Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,570 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,819
$17,752
Spending / Student
$15,570
$18,474
Best Pine City Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
How many schools belong to Pine City Public School District?
Pine City Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,582 students.
What is the rank of Pine City Public School District?
Pine City Public School District is ranked #228 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine City Public School District?
87% of Pine City Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine City Public School District?
Pine City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Pine City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,570 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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