Best Otter Tail County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,582 students in Otter Tail County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Otter Tail County, MN are New York Mills Elementary School, Henning Elementary School and Parkers Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otter Tail County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Otter Tail County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Otter Tail County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New York Mills Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Henning Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Viking Dr
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-2911
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
2300 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: PK | 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
2300 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: PK-K | 236 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Otter Tail County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Otter Tail County, MN include New York Mills Elementary School, Henning Elementary School and Parkers Prairie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Otter Tail County?
9 public preschools are located in Otter Tail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otter Tail County?
Otter Tail County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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