Rothsay: Schools & Education
Rothsay schools: 2 public schools. Rothsay Elementary is the largest at 169 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 307 students.
- ~227 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 227 residents per school. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 307 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 20 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 128 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 41.7% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Minnesota State Community and Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Minnesota State Community and Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Fergus Falls |
| Nearest College · Phone | (218) 736-1500 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | PELICAN RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (218) 863-7055 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 25 WEST MILL AVENUE, PELICAN RAPIDS MN 56572 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 11.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12