For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 231 students in Willow River, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Willow River, MN is Willow River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow River, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willow River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Willow River, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Willow River, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Willow River, MN include Willow River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willow River?
1 public elementary schools are located in Willow River.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow River?
Willow River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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