For the 2025 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 Battle Lake Secondary, Kennedy High School and Perham Senior 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 47% (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 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pelican Rapids Secondary, 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best High Schools in Otter Tail County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Battle Lake Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kennedy High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 7-12
| 400 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #77.
Henning Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Rank: #88.
New York Mills Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4211
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 335 students
Rank: #99.
Iq Academy 9-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #1010.
Underwood Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Grades: 5-12
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pelican Rapids Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roseau Dist. Area Learning Program
Alternative School
509 3rd St Ne
Ottertail, MN 56571
(218) 463-2770
Ottertail, MN 56571
(218) 463-2770
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Otter Tail County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Birch St
Dent, MN 56528
(218) 346-5437
Dent, MN 56528
(218) 346-5437
Grades: K-4
| 63 students
805 E. Channing
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K
| 105 students
Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
601 Randolph Avenue E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-8
| 775 students
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(877) 994-4766
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(877) 994-4766
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lakes Area Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1010 Maryland Ln
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Lakes Country Academy - Mhd (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2410 14th Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-10
| 8 students
New York Mills Ts Satellite (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 218
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-2553
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-2553
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pelican Rapids Alternative Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
310 South Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Underwood Alp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Battle Lake Secondary, Kennedy High School and Perham Senior 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Otter Tail County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Otter Tail County include: Parkers Prairie Secondary vs. Henning Secondary, Kennedy High School vs. Battle Lake Secondary, New York Mills Secondary vs. Henning Secondary
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