For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 468 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 46% (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 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pelican Rapids, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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