Top Rankings
Pelican Rapids School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 842 students in Pelican Rapids School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Pelican Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
842 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pelican Rapids School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
12%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
51%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,743 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,539 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,743
$17,742
Spending / Student
$14,539
$18,463
Best Pelican Rapids School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
Pelican Rapids Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelican Rapids School District?
Pelican Rapids School District manages 4 public schools serving 842 students.
What is the rank of Pelican Rapids School District?
Pelican Rapids School District is ranked #245 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican Rapids School District?
51% of Pelican Rapids School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelican Rapids School District?
Pelican Rapids School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Pelican Rapids School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,539 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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