PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL

Prairie View Elementary & Middle is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elk River Public School District school district, located in OTSEGO, MN with about 635 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Prairie View Elementary & Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie View Elementary & Middle School is a public school located in Otsego, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728), the school is designed to provide a cohesive educational experience by housing both elementary and middle school levels on the same campus, which helps facilitate a smoother transition for students as they advance through their formative years.

The school emphasizes a community-focused learning environment that integrates academic rigor with social-emotional development. By combining the two levels, Prairie View often benefits from shared resources, cross-grade mentorship opportunities, and a unified school culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. The facility is situated in a growing suburban area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing modern educational settings that support the diverse needs of families in the Otsego community.

For more information, contact Prairie View Elementary & Middle at (763) 241-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.