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Best Otter Tail County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Otter Tail County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Otter Tail County Private Schools (2026)

Hillcrest Academy Photo
Hillcrest Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Other Lutheran
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
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Map of St. Henrys Area School
St. Henrys Area School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Catholic
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
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Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
500 6th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
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Map of Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Catholic
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
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Map of Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS | 21 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Otter Tail County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Son Rise Christian School
Son Rise Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Christian
35305 585th Ave
Bluffton, MN 56518
(218) 385-3774
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Map of Twin Oaks School
Twin Oaks School
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
402 Western Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOtter Tail County Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20227
20218
20208
20198
20188
20178
20169
20159
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# Students
733 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025147181179
2024123177172
2023123175174
2022118186185
202197181180
202090169171
201985176175
201885169172
201790172180
201681168178
201581165167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20253%23%34%
20243%22%34%
20233%22%33%
20228%23%33%
20218%23%32%
20206%22%32%
20196%22%31%
20186%20%31%
20178%20%32%
20168%20%32%
20158%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202540%51%55%
202440%50%54%
202340%52%54%
202240%51%54%
202140%52%54%
202040%53%54%
201940%54%53%
201840%53%53%
201740%53%53%
201640%52%52%
201540%51%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025141715
2024141615
2023141615
2022151615
2021151615
2020141615
2019131615
2018131615
2017131515
2016131515
2015131615
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202531213
202431212
202331211
202231111
202131111
202081011
201981011
201881011
201781010
20165910
20155910
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Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1297

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025121012851233
2024121012801230
2023121012991228
2022121013001229
2021121013011229
2020121013031226
2019121013161226
2018121013011226
2017121012891233
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,914
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$18,914$10,222$15,012
2021$6,698$7,036$11,800
2020$5,980$6,838$11,512
2019$5,980$6,749$11,293
2018$5,980$6,628$11,017
2017$5,980$6,739$10,708
2016$4,813$6,493$10,356
2015$4,813$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202575%39%34%
202475%38%34%
202375%36%34%
202275%35%33%
202175%35%33%
202075%35%32%
201975%35%31%
201875%34%30%
201775%33%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,996

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$2,500$3,008$7,073
2024$2,500$2,962$6,930
2023$2,500$2,926$6,469
2022$2,500$3,207$6,289
2021$2,500$3,190$6,055
2020$2,500$3,236$5,921
2019$2,500$3,303$5,795
2018$2,500$3,183$5,456
2017$2,500$3,390$5,319
2016$1,500$3,093$5,105
2015$1,500$3,282$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202595%86%81%
202495%91%85%
202395%91%85%
202295%92%85%
202195%92%85%
202095%91%85%
201995%90%85%
201895%92%85%
201795%92%85%
201698%91%85%
201598%90%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$31.81 million

Endowment Trends (2017-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$2 M$35 M$60 M
2024$2 M$8 M$59 M
2023$2 M$8 M$71 M
2022$2 M$7 M$76 M
2021$2 M$6 M$71 M
2020$2 M$6 M$74 M
2019$2 M$7 M$78 M
2018$2 M$4 M$67 M
2017$2 M$5 M$83 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.420.580.65
20240.420.580.65
20230.400.580.65
20220.410.560.64
20210.350.560.64
20200.320.550.64
20190.290.530.63
20180.290.520.63
20170.340.460.61
20160.340.470.61
20150.340.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%1%1%
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# Asian Students
5 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20173%4%7%
20163%4%7%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
536 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
71%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202572%59%52%
202472%59%52%
202374%59%52%
202273%61%54%
202179%62%54%
202082%63%54%
201983%65%56%
201883%66%56%
201780%71%58%
201680%71%58%
201580%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
197 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
26%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202525%27%26%
202425%27%26%
202324%26%25%
202223%26%25%
202117%24%25%
202014%23%24%
201913%22%24%
201813%21%23%
201714%18%22%
201614%18%22%
201514%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

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 Hillcrest Academy, St. Henrys Area School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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