For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 477 students in Pine River, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pine River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pine River, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prb Pequot Lakes Midlevel Alc
Alternative School
30805 Olson St
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 568-9358
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 568-9358
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Pine River, Minnesota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pine River, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pine River, MN include Pine River-backus Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pine River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pine River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River?
Pine River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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