For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,222 students in Sibley County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sibley County, MN are Gfw Elementary School, Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School and Sibley East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sibley County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sibley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Sibley County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gfw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
323 E 11th St
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 207-2216
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Sibley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 207-2251
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 207-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
700 S St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 4-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 Sibley County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sibley County, MN include Gfw Elementary School, Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School and Sibley East Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sibley County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sibley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sibley County?
Sibley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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