For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 768 students in Sleepy Eye, MN (there are 2 public schools, serving 596 public students). 56% of all K-12 students in Sleepy Eye, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN include St. Mary Schools and St. Mary's Catholic School K-12.
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)).
Top Ranked Sleepy Eye Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Schools
(Catholic)
104 Saint Marys Street Nw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 471 students Tuition listed
104 Saint Marys St Nw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN include St. Mary Schools and St. Mary's Catholic School K-12.
How many private schools are located in Sleepy Eye?
3 private schools are located in Sleepy Eye.
What percentage of students in Sleepy Eye go to private school?
56% 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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