For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 906 students in Pine River, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Pine River, MN are Pine River-backus Alp, Pine River-backus Elementary School and Pine River-backus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine River, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pine River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 River, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pine River-backus Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pine River-backus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pine River, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pine River, MN include Pine River-backus Alp, Pine River-backus Elementary School and Pine River-backus High School.
How many public schools are located in Pine River?
3 public schools are located in Pine River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River?
Pine River public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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