For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 460 students in Pelican Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pelican Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pelican Rapids, MN (2026)
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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 preschools in Pelican Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pelican Rapids, MN include Viking Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pelican Rapids?
1 public preschools are located in Pelican Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican Rapids?
Pelican Rapids public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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