For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 400 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pelican Rapids, MN (2025)
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 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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
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 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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