Best Schools in Otter Tail County, MN
Otter Tail County, MN has 66 public schools (25 high, 7 middle, 31 elementary) serving 18,386 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Otter Tail County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Otter Tail County, MN
The top high schools in Otter Tail County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon-evansville High School
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Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
2. Perham Senior High
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Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
3. West Central Area Secondary
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West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
4. Kennedy High School
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Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
5. Detroit Lakes Senior High
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
6. Battle Lake Secondary
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Battle Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
7. New York Mills Secondary
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New York Mills Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
8. Barnesville Secondary
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Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
9. Pelican Rapids Secondary
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Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
10. Breckenridge Senior High
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Breckenridge Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Otter Tail County, MN
The top middle schools in Otter Tail County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 769 Students
2. Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
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Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 170 Students
3. Brandon-evansville Middle School
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Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
4. Prairie Wind Middle
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Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 515 Students
5. Wca Middle School
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West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
6. Iq Academy 6-8
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Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
7. Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8
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Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 7 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Otter Tail County, MN
The top elementary schools in Otter Tail County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area N. El.
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Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
2. Adams Elementary
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Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 281 Students
3. Mckinley Elementary
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Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 242 Students
4. Battle Lake Elementary
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Battle Lake Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 224 Students
5. Rossman Elementary
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
6. Cleveland Elementary
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Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 369 Students
7. Evansville Elementary
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Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 159 Students
8. Heart Of The Lake Elementary
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Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
9. Henning Elementary
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Henning Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
10. New York Mills Elementary
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New York Mills Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Otter Tail County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Otter Tail County, MN has a total population of 60,081 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Otter Tail County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Otter Tail County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otter Tail County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Otter Tail County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Otter Tail County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Otter Tail County, MN
How many schools are in Otter Tail County, MN?
Otter Tail County, MN has 66 public schools: 25 high schools, 7 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 18,386 students in total.
How do schools in Otter Tail County perform on state tests?
On average, 66 schools in Otter Tail County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Otter Tail County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Otter Tail County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Otter Tail County, MN
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- Projected: 41%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Otter Tail County
8 places in Otter Tail County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Fergus Falls (8)
- Perham (4)
- Battle Lake (2)
- Henning (2)
- New York Mills (2)
- Parkers Prairie (2)
- Pelican Rapids (2)
- Underwood (2)
School districts (3)
- Fergus Falls Public School District (9 schools)
- Perham-Dent Public School District (4 schools)
- Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop (3 schools)