For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 484 students in Gaylord, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Gaylord, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Gaylord, MN is Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaylord, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gaylord have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gaylord, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gaylord, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Gaylord, MN include Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gaylord?
1 public schools are located in Gaylord.
What percentage of students in Gaylord go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Gaylord are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gaylord?
Gaylord public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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