Best High Schools in Pine County, MN

High schools
11
Students
2,839
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Pine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Moose Lake Secondary

B+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moose Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students

2. Rush City Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rush City Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 419 Students

3. Willow River Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Willow River Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students

4. Braham Area Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Braham Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 344 Students

5. Pine City Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pine City Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students

6. East Central Senior Secondary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 323 Students

7. Hinckley-finlayson Secondary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 448 Students

8. Pine County Transition Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St. Croix River Education District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students

9. Pine City Area Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Pine City Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students

10. Crossroads Area Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

East Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 54 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pine County, MN

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,251
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Pine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Finlayson Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 52 Students

2. Braham Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Braham Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students

3. Willow River Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Willow River Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students

4. C.e. Jacobson Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rush City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students

5. East Central Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students

6. Moose Lake Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Moose Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students

7. Pine City Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pine City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 840 Students

8. Hinckley Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pine County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pine County, MN has a total population of 28,876 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pine County, MN

6,119

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pine County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

20.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pine County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pine County, MN.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,317 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pine County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Pine County, MN

How many schools are in Pine County, MN?

Pine County, MN has 21 public schools: 11 high schools, 0 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,119 students in total.

How do schools in Pine County perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in Pine County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Pine County exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pine County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pine County, MN

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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 43%
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  • Projected: 41%
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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 49%
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  • Projected: 46%
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  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Pine County

4 places in Pine County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (3)