📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 8 Rated Districts in Otter Tail County, MN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Battle Lake Public School District | Battle Lake | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #2 | New York Mills Public School District | New York Mills | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #3 | Fergus Falls Public School District | Fergus Falls | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #4 | Henning Public School District | Henning | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #5 | Perham-Dent Public School District | Perham | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #6 | Pelican Rapids Public School District | Pelican Rapids | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #7 | Underwood Public School District | Underwood | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #8 | Parkers Prairie Public School District | Parkers Prairie | 6/10 Average | 57th |
Best School Districts in Otter Tail County, Minnesota (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Otter Tail County, Minnesota that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Minnesota, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Otter Tail County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Otter Tail County, Minnesota? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the highest-rated is Battle Lake Public School District (Battle Lake), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 95th percentile of Minnesota districts on MCA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.