For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 400 students in Pelican Rapids, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Pelican Rapids, MN is Pelican Rapids Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelican Rapids, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pelican Rapids have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pelican Rapids, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pelican Rapids Secondary, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pelican Rapids, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 400 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pelican Rapids, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pelican Rapids, MN include Pelican Rapids Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Pelican Rapids?
2 public high schools are located in Pelican Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican Rapids?
Pelican Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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