For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,915 students in Cass County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, MN are Pillager Elementary School, Pillager Middle School and Pine River-backus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pillager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Pillager Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Pine River-backus Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Northland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
15353 Silver Eagle Dr. Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prb Pequot Lakes Midlevel Alc
Alternative School
30805 Olson St
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 568-9358
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 568-9358
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 47
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3421
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3421
Grades: PK-4
| 95 students
1553 Silver Eagle Drive Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 335-3000
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 335-3000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Cass Lake-bena Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Central Avenue Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Little Falls Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
M
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Little Falls Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
M
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
159 School Ln
Longville, MN 56655
(218) 363-2020
Longville, MN 56655
(218) 363-2020
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Pine River Backus Targeted Svcs. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
980 First Street N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pine River-backus New Beginnings Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
990 First St North
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students
Turning Point Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
W. H. A. Midlevel Alternative Prg. Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 7-8
| 15 students
301 4th Street
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, MN include Pillager Elementary School, Pillager Middle School and Pine River-backus Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cass County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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