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Otter Tail County Public Schools

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

33

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,224

students

School Districts

9

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Otter Tail County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Otter Tail County has 9 district entries. FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 10 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. FERGUS FALLS has the most listed schools, with 14 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

33

in Otter Tail County

Reported Enrollment

8,224

33 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12
Middle5
High13
Other3

9 School Districts in Otter Tail County

FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

10 schools
2,938 students

PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,632 students

Pelican Rapids Public Schools

4 schools
865 students

NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools
783 students

UNDERWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
568 students

PARKERS PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools
541 students

BATTLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
413 students

HENNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
382 students

FERGUS FALLS AREA SP. ED. COOP.

3 schools
82 students

33 Public Schools in Otter Tail County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 33 matching schools

Kennedy Middle School

FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FERGUS FALLS, 56537 / Town: Remote

Listed only5–8Middle769 students

Kennedy High School

FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FERGUS FALLS, 56537 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High685 students

HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY

PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERHAM, 56573 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–4Primary575 students

PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE

PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERHAM, 56573 / Town: Remote

Listed only5–8Middle515 students

PERHAM SENIOR HIGH

PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERHAM, 56573 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High505 students

VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pelican Rapids Public Schools

PELICAN RAPIDS, 56572 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary460 students

NEW YORK MILLS ELEMENTARY

NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

NEW YORK MILLS, 56567 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary443 students

PELICAN RAPIDS SECONDARY

Pelican Rapids Public Schools

PELICAN RAPIDS, 56572 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High405 students

CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY

FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FERGUS FALLS, 56537 / Town: Remote

Listed only2–4Primary369 students

NEW YORK MILLS SECONDARY

NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

NEW YORK MILLS, 56567 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High340 students

UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY

UNDERWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

UNDERWOOD, 56586 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary289 students

PARKERS PRAIRIE SECONDARY

PARKERS PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

PARKERS PRAIRIE, 56361 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High285 students

ADAMS ELEMENTARY

FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FERGUS FALLS, 56537 / Town: Remote

Listed only1–2Primary281 students

UNDERWOOD SECONDARY

UNDERWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

UNDERWOOD, 56586 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–12High279 students

PARKERS PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

PARKERS PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

PARKERS PRAIRIE, 56361 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary256 students

iQ Academy 9-12

FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FERGUS FALLS, 56537 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12Virtual242 students

MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY

FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FERGUS FALLS, 56537 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–1Primary242 students

BATTLE LAKE ELEMENTARY

BATTLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BATTLE LAKE, 56515 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–6Primary224 students

HENNING ELEMENTARY

HENNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HENNING, 56551 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary224 students

BATTLE LAKE SECONDARY

BATTLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BATTLE LAKE, 56515 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High189 students

Otter Tail County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Otter Tail County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Otter Tail County public school directory?

The directory lists 33 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Otter Tail County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Otter Tail County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Otter Tail County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Otter Tail County?

Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Otter Tail County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.