For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 224 students in Willow River, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Willow River, MN is Willow River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow River, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willow River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Willow River, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Willow River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Willow River Area Learning Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
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 Willow River, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Willow River, MN include Willow River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willow River?
1 public elementary schools are located in Willow River.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow River?
Willow River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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