For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,062 students in Sibley County, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 243 private students). 89% 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, Edvisions Off Campus School and Sibley East-gaylord Elementary 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 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sibley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gfw Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E 11th St
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 207-2200
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 207-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Green Isle Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Mcgrann St
Green Isle, MN 55338
(507) 326-7144
Green Isle, MN 55338
(507) 326-7144
Grades: K-6
| 40 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gfw High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 647-5382
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 647-5382
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #77.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #88.
Sibley East Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 3rd Avenue Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #99.
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Cooperative
Alternative School
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 647-5382
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 647-5382
Grades: 5-8
| 175 students
Sibley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 S St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Grades: 4-5
| 115 students
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-8225
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-8225
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
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, Edvisions Off Campus School and Sibley East-gaylord Elementary 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?
89% 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sibley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sibley County include: Minnesota New Country School vs. Gfw High School, Gfw High School vs. Sibley East-arlington Senior High School, Gfw High School vs. Minnesota New Country School
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