For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 352 students in Pine River, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Pine River, MN is 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Pine River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pine River, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Gr: 7-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp
Alternative School
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Gr: 7-8
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
Gr: 6-8
Pine River, Minnesota 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pine River, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pine River, MN include Pine River-backus High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pine River?
3 public middle schools are located in Pine River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River?
Pine River public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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