Best Pine River High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 402 students in Pine River, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Pine River, MN are Pine River-backus Alp and 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pine River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pine River, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pine River-backus High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best High Schools in Pine River, MN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Pine River-backus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Grades: 7-12
| 352 students
[+] Show Closed Schools in Pine River, Minnesota

Pine River, Minnesota Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
980 First Street N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
990 First St North
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pine River, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pine River, MN include Pine River-backus Alp and Pine River-backus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pine River?
2 public high schools are located in Pine River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River?
Pine River public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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