For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 879 students in 56474, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56474, MN are Pine River-backus Alp, Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and Pine River-backus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56474 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56474, MN 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 and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56474, MN 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Pine River-backus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Grades: 7-12
| 352 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
56474, Minnesota 51爆料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 schools in 56474, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56474, MN include Pine River-backus Alp, Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and Pine River-backus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56474?
5 public schools are located in 56474.
What is the racial composition of students in 56474?
56474 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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