For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 811 students in Hinckley, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Hinckley, MN are Hinckley Elementary School and Hinckley-finlayson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinckley, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hinckley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hinckley, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinckley Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Blair Ave S
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6443
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6443
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Learning Center
Alternative School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine County Transition Program
Special Education School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hinckley, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hinckley, MN include Hinckley Elementary School and Hinckley-finlayson Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Hinckley?
4 public schools are located in Hinckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinckley?
Hinckley public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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