For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 248 students in Arlington, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Arlington, MN is Sibley East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arlington, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sibley East Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 3rd Avenue Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Arlington, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-8225
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-8225
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, MN include Sibley East Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arlington?
1 public elementary schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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