For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 402 students in Pine River, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Pine River, MN are Pine River-backus Alp 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pine River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pine River, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pine River-backus High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pine River, MN (2025)
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 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Pine River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pine River Backus Targeted Svcs. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
980 First Street N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Gr: K-8
Pine River-backus New Beginnings Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
990 First St North
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pine River, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pine River, MN include Pine River-backus Alp and Pine River-backus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pine River?
2 public high schools are located in Pine River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River?
Pine River public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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