Public schools in Fergus Falls, MN
15 open public schools with an address in Fergus Falls, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,280
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Fergus Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Fergus Falls, MN: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,280 students, an average of 219 per school. The largest campus is Kennedy High School (714 students), and the largest elementary school is Cleveland Elementary (361).
Fergus Falls Public School District operates the most schools here (12), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 41% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fergus Falls
Elementary schools in Fergus Falls
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Fergus Falls Public School District | 01–03 | 254 | 12.9:1 | |
| Cleveland Elementary Fergus Falls Public School District | 04–05 | 361 | 19.3:1 | |
| iQ Academy K-5 Fergus Falls Public School District · Virtual | KG–05 | 208 | — | |
| K-8 Special Education Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. · Special Education School | KG–08 | 4 | — | |
| Lincoln School Fergus Falls Public School District | PK–01 | 236 | — | |
| McKinley Elementary Fergus Falls Public School District | 01–03 | 249 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Fergus Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ Academy 6-8 Fergus Falls Public School District · Virtual | 06–08 | 155 | — | |
| Kennedy Middle School Fergus Falls Public School District | 06–08 | 558 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Fergus Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls Area Learning Center Fergus Falls Public School District · Alternative School | 05–12 | 83 | 11.8:1 | |
| iQ Academy 9-12 Fergus Falls Public School District · Virtual | 09–12 | 375 | 16.1:1 | |
| Kennedy High School Fergus Falls Public School District | 09–12 | 714 | 13.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fergus Falls
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. · Special Education School | PK–PK | 27 | — | |
| Early Childhood Special Education Fergus Falls Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 42 | — | |
| Lakes Country Academy Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop · Special Education School | KG–12 | 14 | 2.1:1 | |
| Shared Time School Fergus Falls Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.1%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Fergus Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,280 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fergus Falls
How many public schools are in Fergus Falls, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Fergus Falls: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 3,280 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fergus Falls?
Schools with an address in Fergus Falls belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fergus Falls Public School District (12 schools), Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. (2 schools), Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fergus Falls?
Kennedy High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fergus Falls, with 714 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fergus Falls?
No school with an address in Fergus Falls is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fergus Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fergus Falls public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fergus Falls guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Minnesota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities