For the 2025 school year, there are 6 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 Green Isle Community 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sibley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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) 207-2200
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 207-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 211 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Green Isle Community School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-6
| 78 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 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 Green Isle Community 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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