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Best Otter Tail County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 733 students in Otter Tail County, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private preschools in Otter Tail County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Otter Tail County Private Preschools (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
(1)
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Otter Tail County Private Preschools (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 Preschools

YearOtter Tail County Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20226
20216
20205
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
733 Students
70,696 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025147185191
2024147180187
2023146174185
2022136176188
2021125170184
2020100164179
201986167182
201886164181
2017101169183
2016101167181
2015101169173
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% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20253%21%32%
20243%20%32%
20233%18%32%
20228%20%31%
20218%20%32%
20207%18%31%
20198%19%31%
20188%18%30%
20178%19%31%
20168%19%31%
20158%19%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202515:113:112:1
202415:113:112:1
202314:113:112:1
202213:113:112:1
202112:113:112:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202540%48%51%
202440%47%51%
202340%48%51%
202240%48%51%
202140%49%50%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025141716
2024141716
2023141716
2022151616
2021151616
2020141616
2019101616
2018101616
2017101516
2016101516
2015101616
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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
202531211
202431310
202331110
202231110
202131010
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Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,914
$7,369

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$18,914$8,922$12,988
2021$11,896$5,626$8,661
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202575%37%31%
202475%36%30%
202375%34%30%
202275%33%29%
202175%32%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$1,698

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$2,500$1,999$4,864
2024$2,500$1,956$4,788
2023$2,500$1,914$4,663
2022$2,500$2,107$4,366
2021$2,500$1,927$4,213
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202595%89%83%
202495%92%88%
202395%93%88%
202295%93%88%
202195%93%88%
2020100%92%88%
2019100%92%88%
2018100%93%88%
2017100%94%88%
2016100%93%88%
2015100%92%88%
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$14.68 million

Endowment Trends (2022-2025)

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$2 M$29 M$33 M
2024$2 M$9 M$19 M
2023$2 M$9 M$19 M
2022$2 M$7 M$17 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.420.570.65
20240.420.570.65
20230.400.570.65
20220.420.560.64
20210.350.550.64
20200.400.540.64
20190.420.520.64
20180.420.530.64
20170.470.500.62
20160.470.500.62
20150.470.510.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%4%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%3%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20222%3%6%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%7%
20193%3%6%
20183%3%6%
20173%3%6%
20163%3%6%
20153%3%6%
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# White Students
536 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
71%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202572%57%48%
202472%58%48%
202374%57%48%
202273%59%50%
202179%60%50%
202075%62%51%
201973%65%52%
201873%63%52%
201769%66%54%
201669%66%54%
201569%64%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
26%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOtter Tail County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202525%33%34%
202425%32%33%
202324%32%33%
202223%31%31%
202117%29%31%
202021%28%31%
201924%26%30%
201824%27%30%
201726%26%30%
201626%26%29%
201526%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Otter Tail County, MN include Hillcrest Academy, St. Henrys Area School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Otter Tail County?
5 private preschools are located in Otter Tail County.
How diverse are private preschools in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County private preschools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Otter Tail County?
100% of private preschools in Otter Tail County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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