For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 5,302 students in Otter Tail County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otter Tail County, MN are Battle Lake Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otter Tail County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Otter Tail County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Otter Tail County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Battle Lake Elementary 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
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Elementary 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
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Middle 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
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Parkers Prairie Elementary 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
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Henning Elementary 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
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
New York Mills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #77.
Heart Of The Lake Elementary 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
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie Wind Middle 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
| 529 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education 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
| 6 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education 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
| 13 students
Rank: #1111.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education 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
| 8 students
Rank: #1212.
Underwood Elementary 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
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
Viking Elementary 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: #1414.
Iq Academy K-5
(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
| 122 students
Rank: #1515.
Underwood Secondary
(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
| 287 students
Rank: #1616.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative 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
| 89 students
Rank: #1717.
Iq Academy 6-8
(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
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 1-2
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
Special Education School
524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: PK-1
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-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
Underwood Alp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otter Tail County, MN include Battle Lake Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Otter Tail County?
21 public elementary schools are located in Otter Tail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Otter Tail County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Otter Tail County include: Underwood Elementary School vs. Battle Lake Elementary School, Battle Lake Elementary School vs. Underwood Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School vs. Underwood Elementary School
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