For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,714 students in Pine County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pine County, MN are Crossroads Area Learning Center, Vision and Pine City Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Pine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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: #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.
Willow River Secondary
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pine County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pine County, MN include Crossroads Area Learning Center, Vision and Pine City Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Pine County?
8 public middle schools are located in Pine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine County?
Pine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pine County include: Hinckley-finlayson Secondary vs. Pine City Secondary, Pine City Secondary vs. Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
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