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Sibley County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
253 Students
95,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,951
$8,864

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
190 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
20%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 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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