For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 460 students in Pelican Rapids, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Pelican Rapids, MN is Viking Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelican Rapids, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pelican Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pelican Rapids, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viking Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-2911
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pelican Rapids Alternative Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
310 South Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pelican Rapids, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pelican Rapids, MN include Viking Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pelican Rapids?
1 public elementary schools are located in Pelican Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican Rapids?
Pelican Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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