Total enrollment
906
-50 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Pine River
Minnesota · Public K-12
Pine River reports 4 public K-12 schools and approximately 906 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 227.
7-year change in Pine River
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River-Backus ALP | High | 09-12 | 57 |
| PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-06 | 478 |
| PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 371 |
| Pine River-Backus Midlevel ALP | Middle | 07-08 | 0 |
About Pine River
Public education in Pine River, Minnesota runs across 4 schools that enrolls roughly 906 students. By footprint, Pine River sits in the low-population bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Pine River average about 227 students each, 36% lower than the Minnesota norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 906 students, declined 5% from the 956 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pine River discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.