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Sleepy Eye Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 87%.
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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Sleepy Eye Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
306
Students
-23.3% (-93 students) 10-yr
$3,600
Avg. Tuition
+24.7% (+$712) 10-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
+633.3% (+19 students) 2-yr
3%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sleepy Eye)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
306 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025153181179
2024256177172
2023240175174
2022302186185
2021302181180
2020302169171
2019333176175
2018178169172
2017181172180
2016181168178
2015200165167
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% Students of Color
3%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%23%34%
20243%22%34%
20233%22%33%
20223%23%33%
20213%23%32%
20203%22%32%
20192%22%31%
20182%20%31%
20173%20%32%
20163%20%32%
20153%20%32%
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0.28
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.280.580.65
20240.130.580.65
20230.060.580.65
20220.210.560.64
20210.210.560.64
20200.210.550.64
20190.230.530.63
20180.220.520.63
20170.050.460.61
20160.050.470.61
20150.120.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%5%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
257 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
84%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202584%59%52%
202493%59%52%
202397%59%52%
202288%61%54%
202188%62%54%
202088%63%54%
201987%65%56%
201888%66%56%
201798%71%58%
201698%71%58%
201594%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
40 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
13%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202513%27%26%
20244%27%26%
20229%26%25%
20219%24%25%
20209%23%24%
201911%22%24%
201810%21%23%
20154%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202512:112:111:1
202411:113:111:1
20234:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:112:112:1
20178:112:112:1
20168:112:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%51%55%
20241%50%54%
20221%51%54%
20211%52%54%
20201%53%54%
20191%54%53%
20181%53%53%
20171%53%53%
20161%52%52%
20151%51%52%
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Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2018)

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
201831615
201731515
201631515
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202541213
202441212
202241111
202141111
202041011
201941011
201841011
201741010
20164910
20152910
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025222626
2024222626
2022222626
2021222626
2020222625
2019222625
2018222625
2017222625
2016222625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$3,600$10,222$15,012
2024$2,950$8,433$13,254
2022$2,950$7,514$12,187
2021$2,950$7,036$11,800
2020$2,950$6,838$11,512
2019$2,950$6,749$11,293
2018$2,950$6,628$11,017
2017$2,950$6,739$10,708
2016$2,950$6,493$10,356
2015$2,888$6,273$9,939
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Average Endowment Size
$1.3 million
$31.81 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearSleepy Eye, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$1 M$35 M$60 M
2024$1 M$8 M$59 M
2022$1 M$7 M$76 M
2021$1 M$6 M$71 M
2020$1 M$6 M$74 M
2019$1 M$7 M$78 M
2018$1 M$4 M$67 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
87%
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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