For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 733 students in Otter Tail County, MN (there are 36 public schools, serving 8,243 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Otter Tail County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Otter Tail County, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Henrys Area School, and Hillcrest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Otter Tail County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Otter Tail County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Academy![Hillcrest Academy Photo]( "Hillcrest Academy Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Henrys Area School
(Catholic)
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Tuition listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
500 6th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
(Catholic)
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Tuition listed
Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
Gr: NS | 21 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Otter Tail County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Son Rise Christian School (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
35305 585th Ave
Bluffton, MN 56518
(218) 385-3774
Bluffton, MN 56518
(218) 385-3774
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
402 Western Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Otter Tail County, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Henrys Area School, and Hillcrest Academy.
How many private schools are located in Otter Tail County?
5 private schools are located in Otter Tail County.
How diverse are private schools in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Otter Tail County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Otter Tail County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Otter Tail County?
100% of private schools in Otter Tail County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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