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Best Otter Tail County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 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 53% (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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Otter Tail County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
402 W Summit St
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
919 Northern Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 4-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
New York Mills Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Henning Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
K-8 Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 N Tower Road
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Viking Dr
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-2911
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Iq Academy K-5
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Underwood Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Gr: 5-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Iq Academy 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Elementary School
301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 1-3 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
Special Education School
524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Elementary School
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 1-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-12

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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Otter Tail County are often viewed compared to one another?

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