Public schools in Pine City, MN
6 open public schools with an address in Pine City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,601
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pine City public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Pine City, MN: 1 elementary, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,601 students, an average of 267 per school. The largest campus is Pine City Elementary (863 students).
Pine City Public School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pine City
Elementary schools in Pine City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine City Elementary Pine City Public School District | PK–06 | 863 | 15:1 |
High schools in Pine City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine City Area Learning Center Pine City Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 22 | 16.5:1 | |
| Pine City Secondary Pine City Public School District | 07–12 | 683 | 19.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pine City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Pine City Public School District | PK–PK | 14 | 6.6:1 | |
| MidLevel ALC Pine City Public School District · Alternative School | 07–11 | 0 | — | |
| Vision St. Croix River Education District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 19 | 6.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Pine City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,601 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pine City
How many public schools are in Pine City, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Pine City: 1 elementary, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,601 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pine City?
Schools with an address in Pine City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Pine City Public School District (5 schools), St. Croix River Education District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pine City?
Pine City Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pine City, with 683 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pine City?
No school with an address in Pine City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pine City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pine City public schools is 15:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pine City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities