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6 schools in Otsego

Minnesota · Public K-12

Otsego, Minnesota reports 6 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 2,737 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Otsego

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,737
+996 (+57%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 85%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
11%
was 3%
% Asian
5%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary SchElementaryKG-05300
Kaleidoscope Charter High SchoolHigh09-1276
Kaleidoscope Middle SchoolMiddle06-08117
OTSEGO ELEMENTARYElementaryKG-04536
Prairie View Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04755
Prairie View Middle SchoolMiddle05-08953

About Otsego

Otsego, Minnesota is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,737 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Otsego average about 456 students each, 28% above the Minnesota norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 57%: 1,741 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,737 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Otsego added 1 school, going from 5 to 6. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 85% to 72%.

On this page, the community for Otsego discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Otsego?
Otsego, Minnesota has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,737 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Otsego?
Otsego has 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Otsego?
Prairie View Middle School is the largest public school in Otsego by enrollment, with approximately 953 students.
What school districts serve Otsego?
Otsego is served by 2 public school districts, including KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL, Elk River Public School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Otsego cover?
Public schools in Otsego serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Otsego?
3 of the 6 public schools in Otsego are charter schools.