| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lake Public School District | Battle Lake | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 413 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New York Mills Public School District | New York Mills | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 783 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fergus Falls Public School District | Elizabeth | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 2,938 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ashby Public School District | Dalton | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 338 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Henning Public School District | Henning | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 382 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Perham-Dent Public School District | Dent | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 1,632 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Pelican Rapids Public School District | Erhard | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 865 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Underwood Public School District | Underwood | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 568 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Parkers Prairie Public School District | Parkers Prairie | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 541 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wadena-Deer Creek School District | Bluffton | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,088 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Otter Tail County compares
Together they enroll 9,548 students across 34 schools. The largest is Fergus Falls Public School District with 2,938 students. Districts here average 7.9/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County has 10 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Otter Tail County is Battle Lake Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Otter Tail County, MN?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Otter Tail County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Otter Tail County, MN?
Of the districts serving Otter Tail County, Battle Lake Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.