Public schools in Otsego, MN
6 open public schools with an address in Otsego, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,737
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Otsego public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Otsego, MN: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,737 students, an average of 456 per school. The largest campus is Prairie View Middle School (953 students), and the largest elementary school is Prairie View Elementary School (755).
Elk River Public School District operates the most schools here (3), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.9:1, higher than 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 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 22% 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 Otsego
Elementary schools in Otsego
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch Kaleidoscope Charter School · Charter | KG–05 | 300 | 10.9:1 | |
| Otsego Elementary Elk River Public School District | KG–04 | 536 | 16.9:1 | |
| Prairie View Elementary School Elk River Public School District | KG–04 | 755 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Otsego
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Middle School Kaleidoscope Charter School · Charter | 06–08 | 117 | 93.6:1 | |
| Prairie View Middle School Elk River Public School District | 05–08 | 953 | 25.5:1 |
High schools in Otsego
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Charter High School Kaleidoscope Charter School · Charter | 09–12 | 76 | 6.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.2%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black10.8%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Otsego schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,737 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Otsego
How many public schools are in Otsego, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Otsego: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,737 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Otsego?
Schools with an address in Otsego belong to 2 education agencies, led by Elk River Public School District (3 schools), Kaleidoscope Charter School (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Otsego?
Kaleidoscope Charter High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Otsego, with 76 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Otsego?
Yes. 3 of the 6 public schools in Otsego are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch, Kaleidoscope Charter High School, Kaleidoscope Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Otsego schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Otsego public schools is 16.9:1, higher than 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 Otsego 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.
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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