Rothsay Public School District, Minnesota

Rothsay Public School District is a unified school district in Wilkin County and Otter Tail County, Minnesota, for grades K–12. About 973 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 173 sq mi (449 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
973 ± 115
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Wilkin County72% of the district’s landOtter Tail County28% of the district’s land
Land area
173 sq mi (449 km²)
Median household income
$94,271 ± $9,643
Median home value
$231,900 ± $15,815
Water area
1.18 sq mi (3.06 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2732460
Coordinates (central point)
46.441646, -96.354182

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Rothsay Public School District, largest first

  1. Rothsay (city)454 people
  2. Oscar Township237 people
  3. Trondhjem Township152 people
  4. Akron Township135 people
  5. Meadows Township67 people
  6. Tanberg Township52 people
  7. Manston Township23 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Breckenridge Public School District9.6 mi southwest
  2. Barnesville Public School District16 mi north
  3. Pelican Rapids Public School District17 mi northeast
  4. Fergus Falls Public School District17 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Rothsay Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Rothsay Public School District before you rely on it.

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