Best Pine River Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 477 students in Pine River, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pine River, MN is Pine River-backus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine River, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pine River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Pine River, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pine River, Minnesota

Pine River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
980 First Street N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Gr: K-8
990 First St North
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 preschools in Pine River, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pine River, MN include Pine River-backus Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pine River?
1 public preschools are located in Pine River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River?
Pine River public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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