| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow River Public School District | Sturgeon Lake | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 413 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pine City Public School District | Grasston | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,586 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| East Central School District | Sandstone | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 777 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Hinckley-Finlayson School District | Hinckley | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,010 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Pine County compares
Together they enroll 3,786 students across 18 schools. The largest is Pine City Public School District with 1,586 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Pine County, Minnesota
Pine County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pine County is Willow River Public School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Pine County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Pine County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Pine County, MN?
Of the districts serving Pine County, Willow River Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 49th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.