Best Sibley County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 253 students in Sibley County, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Sibley County, MN include Immanuel Lutheran School and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
100% of private elementary schools in Sibley County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Sibley County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
417 High Ave
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
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
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Prairie Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1322 First Ave
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
84,911 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,951
$8,839

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
190 Students
53,869 Students
% White Students
75%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
22,627 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Sibley County, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Sibley County, MN include Immanuel Lutheran School and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sibley County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Sibley County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sibley County?
100% of private elementary schools in Sibley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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