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Best Sibley County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 253 students in Sibley County, MN (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,062 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sibley County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sibley County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
417 High Ave
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-2804
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
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Map of Altona Christian School
Altona Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Brethren
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
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Map of Prairie Lutheran School
Prairie Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1322 First Ave
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 426-7755
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSibley County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20225
20215
20205
20194
20185
20175
20164
20154
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# Students
253 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202563181179
202461177172
202354175174
202258186185
202157181180
202057169171
201947176175
201842169172
201742172180
201645168178
201544165167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20258%23%34%
20248%22%34%
20237%22%33%
20228%23%33%
20218%23%32%
20208%22%32%
20199%22%31%
201812%20%31%
20175%20%32%
20165%20%32%
20157%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:113:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
20189:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202584%51%55%
202484%50%54%
202384%52%54%
202284%51%54%
202184%52%54%
202084%53%54%
201984%54%53%
201884%53%53%
201784%53%53%
201684%52%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025101715
2024101615
2023101615
2022101615
2021101615
2020101615
201961615
201861615
201761515
201661515
201561615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,951
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$2,951$10,222$15,012
2024$2,951$8,433$13,254
2023$2,951$7,467$12,626
2022$2,951$7,514$12,187
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.400.580.65
20240.360.580.65
20230.420.580.65
20220.380.560.64
20210.370.560.64
20200.370.550.64
20190.400.530.63
20180.400.520.63
20170.300.460.61
20160.320.470.61
20150.310.470.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%1%1%
20191%2%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20231%5%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20191%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
190 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
75%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202575%59%52%
202478%59%52%
202373%59%52%
202277%61%54%
202178%62%54%
202078%63%54%
201975%65%56%
201875%66%56%
201782%71%58%
201681%71%58%
201582%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
51 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
20%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSibley County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202520%27%26%
202417%27%26%
202325%26%25%
202219%26%25%
202118%24%25%
202018%23%24%
201920%22%24%
201818%21%23%
201714%18%22%
201614%18%22%
201513%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sibley County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Sibley County, MN include St. Pauls Lutheran School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Sibley County?
4 private schools are located in Sibley County.
What percentage of students in Sibley County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Sibley County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sibley County?
100% of private schools in Sibley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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