Top Rankings
Pine Island Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,562 students in Pine Island Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Pine Island Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,562 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pine Island Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,867 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,120 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,867
$17,742
Spending / Student
$12,120
$18,463
Best Pine Island Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Island Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8749 County Road 5
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Gr: PK-4 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Pine Island Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pine Island High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Pine Island High School Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8326
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8326
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Island Public School District?
Pine Island Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,562 students.
What is the rank of Pine Island Public School District?
Pine Island Public School District is ranked #71 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Island Public School District?
90% of Pine Island Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Island Public School District?
Pine Island Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Pine Island Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,120 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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