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Best Otter Tail County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 3,263 students in Otter Tail County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Otter Tail County, MN are Perham Senior High School, Battle Lake Secondary and Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otter Tail County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Otter Tail County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Otter Tail County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kennedy High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Otter Tail County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Battle Lake Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 W Summit St
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
New York Mills Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Henning Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Iq Academy 9-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
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
Pelican Rapids Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roseau Dist. Area Learning Program
Alternative School
509 3rd St Ne
Ottertail, MN 56571
(218) 463-2770
Gr: 7-12
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 high schools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Otter Tail County, MN include Perham Senior High School, Battle Lake Secondary and Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Otter Tail County?
15 public high schools are located in Otter Tail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Otter Tail County are often viewed compared to one another?

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