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Best Sibley County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,062 students in Sibley County, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 250 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Sibley County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sibley County, MN are Gfw Elementary School, Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School and Sibley East-arlington Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sibley County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sibley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sibley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gfw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
323 E 11th St
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 207-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Sibley East Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 3rd Avenue Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Gfw High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 207-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Gr: K-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Gfw Middle School
1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 207-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Hilltop Alp
Alternative School
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sibley County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Sibley County, MN include Gfw Elementary School, Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School and Sibley East-arlington Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sibley County?
11 public schools are located in Sibley County.
What percentage of students in Sibley County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Sibley County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sibley County?
Sibley County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sibley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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