Top 5 Best Pine County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,023 students in Pine County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pine County, MN are Finlayson Elementary School, East Central Elementary School and Vision. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pine County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pine County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finlayson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Vision
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1035 Main St. S.
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1244
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Pine City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 6th Ave Sw
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 840 students
Rank: #55.
Willow River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Hinckley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Blair Ave S
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6443
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
1400 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4117
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Academy Middle School
Magnet School
1400 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4117
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pine County, MN

Pine County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
214 Eagle Drive
Sandstone, MN 55072
(218) 340-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1400 Main Street S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Grades: 10-12
| 49 students
Pine City Ts (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1400 Main St. S.
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pine County Transition Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 358-1244
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
63842 Ojibwe Rd
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 384-7598
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
49634 St. Croix Camp Lane
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-5214
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Vision (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
870 Main St
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 322-2201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pine County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pine County, MN include Finlayson Elementary School, East Central Elementary School and Vision.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pine County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Pine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine County?
Pine County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pine County are often viewed compared to one another?

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