For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 8,233 students in Otter Tail County, MN (there are , serving 739 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Otter Tail County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Otter Tail County, MN are Battle Lake Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School and Battle Lake Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otter Tail County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Otter Tail County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Otter Tail County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Battle Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Northern Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 2-4
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Lake Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Perham Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #77.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #88.
Henning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #99.
New York Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 Hayes St
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 7-12
| 405 students
Rank: #1111.
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Wind Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 515 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
fergus falls elementary sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: 5-8
| 7 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: 8-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1616.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK-4
| 4 students
Rank: #1717.
Henning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: #1818.
New York Mills Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Hayes St
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4211
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1919.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #2020.
Viking Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #2121.
Iq Academy 9-12
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #2222.
Iq Academy K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
Rank: #2323.
Underwood Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Grades: 5-12
| 279 students
Rank: #2424.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Rank: #2525.
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-12
| 102 students
Rank: #2727.
Iq Academy 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 1-2
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: PK-1
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pelican Rapids Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roseau Dist. Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
509 3rd St Ne
Ottertail, MN 56571
(218) 463-2770
Ottertail, MN 56571
(218) 463-2770
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Underwood Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Otter Tail County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Birch St
Dent, MN 56528
(218) 346-5437
Dent, MN 56528
(218) 346-5437
Grades: K-4
| 63 students
805 E. Channing
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K
| 105 students
Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
601 Randolph Avenue E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-8
| 775 students
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(877) 994-4766
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(877) 994-4766
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lakes Area Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1010 Maryland Ln
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Lakes Country Academy - Mhd (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2410 14th Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-10
| 8 students
New York Mills Ts Satellite (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 218
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-2553
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-2553
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Otter Tail County, MN include Battle Lake Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School and Battle Lake Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Otter Tail County?
35 public schools are located in Otter Tail County.
What percentage of students in Otter Tail County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Otter Tail County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Otter Tail County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Otter Tail County include: Parkers Prairie Secondary vs. Henning Secondary, Underwood Elementary School vs. Battle Lake Elementary School, Battle Lake Elementary School vs. Underwood Elementary School
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