Cass County Public Schools

Cass County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

4,433

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Cass County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Cass County has 7 district entries. CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. CASS LAKE has the most listed schools, with 4 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Cass County

Reported Enrollment

4,433

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5

Middle3

High9

Other1

7 School Districts in Cass County

PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,245 students

CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools

1,138 students

PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

903 students

WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SCHL. DIST

2 schools

736 students

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

3 schools

362 students

PILLAGER AREA CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

38 students

Up North Learning Center

1 school

11 students

18 Public Schools in Cass County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Cass County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CASS LAKE-BENA ELEMENTARY	Listed only	CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	CASS LAKE, 56633Rural: Remote	PK–4	Primary	478
PILLAGER ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	PILLAGER, 56473Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	478
PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT	PINE RIVER, 56474Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	477
W.H.A. ELEMENTARY	Listed only	WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SCHL. DIST	WALKER, 56484Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	416
Pillager Middle School	Listed only	PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	PILLAGER, 56473Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	407
PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT	PINE RIVER, 56474Rural: Remote	7–12	High	377
Pillager Senior High School	Listed only	PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	PILLAGER, 56473Rural: Distant	9–12	High	360
WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SEC.	Listed only	WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SCHL. DIST	WALKER, 56484Rural: Remote	7–12	High	320
CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	CASS LAKE, 56633Rural: Remote	5–8	Middle	305
CASS LAKE-BENA SECONDARY	Listed only	CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	CASS LAKE, 56633Rural: Remote	9–12	High	256
Northland Elementary	Listed only	NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	REMER, 56672Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	197
NORTHLAND SECONDARY	Listed only	NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	REMER, 56672Rural: Remote	7–12	High	157
CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.	Listed only	CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	CASS LAKE, 56633Rural: Remote	7–12	Alternative	99
Pine River-Backus ALP	Listed only	PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT	PINE RIVER, 56474Rural: Remote	9–12	Alternative	49
PILLAGER AREA CHARTER SCHOOL	Listed only	PILLAGER AREA CHARTER SCHOOL	PILLAGER, 56473Rural: Distant	7–12	Charter	38
Up North Learning Center	Listed only	Up North Learning Center	WALKER, 56484Rural: Remote	KG–12	Special Education	11
LITTLE SAND	Listed only	NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	REMER, 56672Rural: Remote	7–12	Alternative	8
Pine River-Backus Midlevel ALP	Listed only	PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT	PINE RIVER, 56474Rural: Remote	7–8	Alternative	0

CASS LAKE-BENA ELEMENTARY

CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CASS LAKE, 56633 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–4Primary478 students

PILLAGER ELEMENTARY

PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PILLAGER, 56473 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary478 students

PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY

PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE RIVER, 56474 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary477 students

W.H.A. ELEMENTARY

WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SCHL. DIST

WALKER, 56484 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary416 students

Pillager Middle School

PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PILLAGER, 56473 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle407 students

PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL

PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE RIVER, 56474 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High377 students

Pillager Senior High School

PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PILLAGER, 56473 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High360 students

WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SEC.

WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SCHL. DIST

WALKER, 56484 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High320 students

CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL

CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CASS LAKE, 56633 / Rural: Remote

Listed only5–8Middle305 students

CASS LAKE-BENA SECONDARY

CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CASS LAKE, 56633 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High256 students

Northland Elementary

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

REMER, 56672 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary197 students

NORTHLAND SECONDARY

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

REMER, 56672 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High157 students

CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.

CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CASS LAKE, 56633 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12Alternative99 students

Pine River-Backus ALP

PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE RIVER, 56474 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12Alternative49 students

PILLAGER AREA CHARTER SCHOOL

PILLAGER, 56473 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12Charter38 students

Up North Learning Center

WALKER, 56484 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–12Special Education11 students

LITTLE SAND

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

REMER, 56672 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12Alternative8 students

Pine River-Backus Midlevel ALP

PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE RIVER, 56474 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–8Alternative0 students

Cass County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Cass County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Cass County public school directory?

The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Cass County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Cass County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Cass County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Cass County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cass County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Cass County Education OverviewCounty school score: 43/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.