For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 374 students in Pelican Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pelican Rapids, MN are Pelican Rapids Secondary and Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelican Rapids, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Pelican Rapids have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pelican Rapids, MN (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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pelican Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pelican Rapids, MN include Pelican Rapids Secondary and Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level.
How many public middle schools are located in Pelican Rapids?
2 public middle schools are located in Pelican Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican Rapids?
Pelican Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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