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A Place to Learn, Belong, and Grow.
Choosing a school is about more than finding a classroom. It’s about finding a community where your child is known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to become their best self.
At Pine River-Backus Schools, we’re proud to serve students from Pine River, Backus, and the surrounding communities with a caring, connected PreK–12 school experience. Our small class sizes, strong teacher-student relationships, and close-knit community create an environment where every student can be known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow.
PRB offers big opportunities in a small-school setting, from hands-on STEAM learning, music, visual and performing arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities to college-level courses, career exploration, and one-to-one technology. Students also have opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through our school forest, community partnerships, and a variety of hands-on experiences. We know that choosing a school is also about finding a place that works for your whole family, which is why we offer before- and after-school care options to help support busy family schedules.
With dedicated educators, a welcoming community, and the natural beauty and small-town character of the Pine River area, PRB is a place where students can learn, belong, discover their strengths, and thrive. We’d love to welcome your family to PRB.
Why Families Choose PRB
A Community Where Students Are Known
At PRB, we believe strong relationships make a difference. Our teachers and staff know their students and are invested in helping them succeed. In a close-knit school community, students have opportunities to build connections across grade levels and feel like they belong.
Opportunities to Discover Their Potential
From academics and activities to athletics, arts, leadership, and career exploration, PRB students have opportunities to discover what they’re passionate about. We encourage students to try new things, develop their strengths, and prepare for whatever comes next.
Learning Close to Home
Our PreK–12 campus provides continuity for families and a strong sense of community. Students can grow from elementary school through graduation surrounded by familiar faces, supportive educators, and opportunities to take on new challenges.
A School Connected to Its Community
Pine River-Backus Schools is more than a place to learn. We’re part of a community that values family, service, hard work, and connection. Our students have opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and build relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community members.
Discover Pine River, MN
Small-Town Living. Big Opportunities for Adventure.
Pine River offers families a welcoming small-town community surrounded by the natural beauty of Minnesota’s lakes and forests. Outdoor recreation is part of everyday life, with the Paul Bunyan Trail, nearby lakes, parks throughout town, and opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, and more. PRB students also have the unique opportunity to learn and explore in our own school forest, creating a connection to nature right outside the classroom. Beyond recreation, Pine River offers the convenience families need, with local restaurants, grocery and retail shopping, healthcare, banking, professional services, and other community businesses close to home. With easy access to the greater Brainerd Lakes Area, families can enjoy the best of both worlds—a close-knit community with plenty of opportunities for work, recreation, and family life.
Want to See For Yourself?
Call us to schedule a personal tour of any of our schools.