Parkers Prairie Panthers
Parkers Prairie School District #547 serves 600+ pre-school through twelfth-grade students. A full curriculum is offered along with many extracurricular activities staffed by well-qualified and caring individuals. Two very fine facilities serve as the elementary and high school buildings. New playground equipment, four tennis courts along with a running track are available.
| Schools | Number | Enrollment | Grades Included |
| Elementary | 1 | 301 | Pre-K - 6 |
| Senior High | 1 | 337 | 7 - 12th |
Pupil to Teacher Ratio Elementary: 16:1
Pupil to Teacher Ratio High School: 13.7:1
Percent of High School Attending College: 43%
Percent Attending Technical College: 34%
Percent Attending Community College: 7%
Percent Attending 4 yr. College: 33%
Nearest Technical College: Alexandria - 21 miles
Nearest Community College: Fergus Falls - 46 miles
Nearest University: Morris - 60 miles; St. Cloud - 85 miles
Two area technical colleges are within twenty-five miles of Parkers Prairie and both offer day and flex-time programs.
Community Education programs for all ages are offered throughout the year. Evening courses in Adult Education are offered on a one-to-one basis.
- Alexandria Technical College - Alexandria
- Minnesota State Technical College - Wadena
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