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Sleepy Eye Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 306 students in Sleepy Eye, MN, 35% of all K-12 students in Sleepy Eye, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sleepy Eye Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12 Photo
St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
(1)
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Map of Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
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Sleepy Eye, MN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
306
Students
$3,600
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sleepy Eye)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
306 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
3%
23%
0.28
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
257 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
13%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$8,852
Average Endowment Size
$1.3 million
$11.84 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN is St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
How many private schools are located in Sleepy Eye?
2 private schools are located in Sleepy Eye.
What percentage of students in Sleepy Eye go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in Sleepy Eye are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sleepy Eye?
100% of private schools in Sleepy Eye are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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