About the School
- Ziebarth Alternative Learning in Le Sueur, MN offers co–ed alternative education for grades 11–12 in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 2 teachers.
- One–third of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural population.
- The school operates as a nonsectarian program serving high school students nearing graduation.
- Nearby private schools include Altona Christian School (K–12, 44 students) and St. Peter Lutheran School (PK–8, 96 students), providing additional educational options in the Le Sueur region.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ziebarth Alternative Learning?
The application deadline for Ziebarth Alternative Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ziebarth Alternative Learning is Altona Christian School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Anne Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
511 N 4th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-2489
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Brethren
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Brethren
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
600 Lind Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
145 Good Counsel Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
907 S Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 262-1864
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Other Lutheran
421 N 2nd St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3027
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
511 N 4th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-2489
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Brethren
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
511 N 4th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-2489
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
500 W Church St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6320
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hilltop Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Le Sueur-henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kingsway Drive
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
5.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
5.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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