Top 5 Best Pine County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,766 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 22% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Pine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pine County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vision
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Evergreen Square Sw
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1244
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Pine City Secondary
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2931
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Willow River Secondary
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Grades: 7-12
| 455 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pine County, MN

Pine County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
214 Eagle Drive
Sandstone, MN 55072
(218) 340-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1400 Main Street S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Grades: 10-12
| 49 students
Pine City Ts (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1400 Main St. S.
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 358-1244
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
63842 Ojibwe Rd
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 384-7598
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
49634 St. Croix Camp Lane
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-5214
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Vision (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
870 Main St
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 322-2201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

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, MN?
6 public middle schools are located in Pine County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine County, MN?
Pine County, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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