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Best Otter Tail County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 3,164 students in Otter Tail County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Otter Tail County, MN are Battle Lake Secondary, Kennedy Middle School and K-8 Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otter Tail County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Otter Tail County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Otter Tail County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #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.
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: #1313.
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #1414.
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
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 middle schools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Otter Tail County, MN include Battle Lake Secondary, Kennedy Middle School and K-8 Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Otter Tail County?
15 public middle schools are located in Otter Tail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Otter Tail County are often viewed compared to one another?

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