For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,564 students in Otter Tail County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Otter Tail County, MN are Parkers Prairie Elementary School, Henning Elementary School and New York Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otter Tail County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Otter Tail County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Otter Tail County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: 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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Otter Tail County, MN include Parkers Prairie Elementary School, Henning Elementary School and New York Mills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Otter Tail County?
9 public preschools are located in Otter Tail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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