Overview

Pine River-Backus Elementary School is a public school in Pine River, MN. It is the only elementary school in Pine River-Backus School District.

School Rating

Pine River-Backus Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Minnesota with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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3.3
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Neighborhood

401 Murray Avenue
Pine River, MN 56474
School leader: Mr Rick Aulie
(218) 587-4447
(218) 589-8390
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Nearby Schools

  • 5 /10
    Pine River-Backus High School
    0.06 miles
    Public district; 7-12
    1.0 (1 Review)
  • 3 /10
    Pine River Area Learning Center
    0.19 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Pine River Middle Alc
    0.19 miles
    Public district; 7-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Honey Tree Child Care Center
    7.21 miles
    Private; PK, K
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Central Cass Head Start Family RS Center
    8.4 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Foothills Christian Academy
    8.44 miles
    Private; PK-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Backus Head Start Center
    8.44 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Pequot Lakes Senior High School
    9.76 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Pine River Pequot Middle - Alc
    9.76 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Eagle View Elementary School
    11.04 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
    3.3 (3 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Pequot Lakes Senior High School
    9.76 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Crosslake Community Charter School
    14.67 miles
    Public charter; K-8
    4.2 (5 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Pequot Lakes Middle School
    9.76 miles
    Public district; 5-8
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 5 /10
    Pine River-Backus High School
    0.06 miles
    Public district; 7-12
    1.0 (1 Review)
  • 3 /10
    Crosslake Community High School
    14.67 miles
    Public charter; 6-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Pine River Area Learning Center
    0.19 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    0 (0 Reviews)