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Sleepy Eye Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 306 students in Sleepy Eye, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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
429 Schools
# Students
306 Students
82,233 Students
% Students of Color
3%
20%
0.28
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
533 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,040 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
3,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
3,462 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
257 Students
52,529 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
21,426 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,418 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
50%
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
$8,411
Average Endowment Size
$1.3 million
$8.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Sleepy Eye, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sleepy Eye, MN is St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sleepy Eye?
2 private elementary schools are located in Sleepy Eye.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sleepy Eye?
100% of private elementary 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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