For the 2025 school year, there are 15 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 Pelican Rapids Secondary. 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 48% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 黑料网官网 Middle 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: #22.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-8
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 529 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: 5-8
| 6 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: #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.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 7-8
| n/a 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: #1313.
Iq Academy 6-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 6-8
| 118 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 黑料网官网 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 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 Pelican Rapids Secondary.
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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Otter Tail County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Otter Tail County include: Parkers Prairie Secondary vs. Henning Secondary, New York Mills Secondary vs. Henning Secondary, Henning Secondary vs. Parkers Prairie Secondary
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