Best Pine River Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 371 students in Pine River, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pine River, MN is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Pine River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pine River, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 1st St N
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 middle schools in Pine River, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pine River, MN include Pine River-backus High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pine River?
1 public middle schools are located in Pine River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River?
Pine River public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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