For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in Willow River, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Willow River, MN are Willow River Elementary School and Willow River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow River, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Willow River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willow River, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Willow River Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Willow River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Willow River Area Learning Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willow River, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Willow River, MN include Willow River Elementary School and Willow River Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Willow River?
2 public schools are located in Willow River.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow River?
Willow River public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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