For the 2025-26 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Academy![Hillcrest Academy Photo Hillcrest Academy Photo]()

(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
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
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
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
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Tuition listed
Otter Tail County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Son Rise Christian School (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
35305 585th Ave
Bluffton, MN 56518
(218) 385-3774
Bluffton, MN 56518
(218) 385-3774
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
402 Western Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
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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