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Otter Tail County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Otter Tail County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Otter Tail County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
733 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1298

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,914
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,708
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$11.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
536 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
197 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
26%
28%
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 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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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