Hillcrest Academy Photo

Best Otter Tail County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 712 students in Otter Tail County, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Otter Tail County, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Henrys Area School, and Hillcrest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Otter Tail County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy Photo
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
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
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
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
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Otter Tail County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
35305 585th Ave
Bluffton, MN 56518
(218) 385-3774
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
402 Western Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students

Overview

This County (Otter Tail County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
712 Students
85,155 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
6,695 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1281

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,914
$8,757
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,833
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$33.25 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
500 Students
53,891 Students
% White Students
70%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
22,713 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Otter Tail County, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Henrys Area School, and Hillcrest Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Otter Tail County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Otter Tail County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Otter Tail County?
100% of private elementary schools in Otter Tail County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

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