For the 2026 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 in Sibley County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sibley County, MN include St. Pauls Lutheran School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Sibley County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Sibley County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
417 High Ave
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-2804
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-2804
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
Altona Christian School
(Brethren)
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Prairie Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1322 First Ave
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 426-7755
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 426-7755
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Overview
This County (Sibley County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
253 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
21 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,951
$10,132
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
190 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# 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
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
20%
28%
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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