Pelican Rapids Public Schools School District
School District · Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Pelican Rapids Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pelican Rapids Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Viking Elementary School
Pelican Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
Pelican Rapids · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#30 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,613
+$5 vs Minnesota median
District size
860 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Pelican Rapids Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Pelican Rapids Secondary | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pelican Rapids Public Schools
Pelican Rapids Public Schools is a Pelican Rapids, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 860 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $14,613 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Pelican Rapids Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Viking Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pelican Rapids Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pelican Rapids Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pelican Rapids Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Pelican Rapids Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Pelican Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 860
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?
Pelican Rapids Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pelican Rapids Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Pelican Rapids Public Schools is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?
Pelican Rapids Public Schools spends $14,613 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pelican Rapids Public Schools is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?
Viking Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pelican Rapids Public Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?
Across schools in Pelican Rapids Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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