Sibley County Schools & Education
Sibley County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
81.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,579
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#73
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sibley County
Measured School Summary
Sibley County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 81.6%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Sibley County spends $8,579 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sibley County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #73 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
81.6%
5.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,579
$116 above the state average
School coverage
11
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sibley County has 11 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Sibley County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Choice-program county
Sibley County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#73
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,078 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
GFW Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
600 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Minnesota New Country School
Elementary and high visible
213 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL
High school only in this slice
112 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
GFW Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Sibley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sibley County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sibley County, Minnesota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network with Significant Charter Choice
Sibley County's educational landscape consists of 11 public schools across 5 districts, serving 2,165 students. The system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools, all located in rural settings. Notably, 36.4% of the county's schools are charter institutions, providing high levels of choice in a small community.
Sibley East and GFW Lead the County
The Sibley East School District is the largest provider, with 1,078 students enrolled across its 3 schools. GFW Public Schools follows with 600 students, while the Minnesota New Country School serves as a prominent charter option with 213 students. Four charter schools in total offer families alternative educational models outside of traditional districts.
Small, Rural, and Community-Focused
Education in Sibley County is entirely rural, with an average school size of only 197 students. Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is the largest facility with 469 students, while several smaller schools offer even more intimate settings. Attending school here feels like a true community experience where students and teachers are closely connected.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Sibley County
Reported Enrollment
2,165
11 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
4
36% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Sibley County
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
GFW Public Schools
Minnesota New Country School
EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL
GREEN ISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
11 Public Schools in Sibley County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBLEY EAST-GAYLORD ELEMENTARY | Record | SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT | GAYLORD, 55334Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 469 |
| SIBLEY EAST-ARLINGTON SENIOR HIGH | Record | SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT | ARLINGTON, 55307Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 356 |
| Sibley East Middle School | Record | SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT | ARLINGTON, 55307Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 253 |
| GFW High School | Record | GFW Public Schools | WINTHROP, 55396Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 214 |
| GFW Elementary School | Record | GFW Public Schools | GIBBON, 55335Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 199 |
| GFW Middle School | Record | GFW Public Schools | WINTHROP, 55396Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 187 |
| MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY SCHOOL | Record | Minnesota New Country School | HENDERSON, 56044Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Charter | 135 |
| HILLTOP ELEMENTARY | Record | LE SUEUR-HENDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT | HENDERSON, 56044Rural: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 115 |
| EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL | Record | EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL | HENDERSON, 56044Rural: Distant | 7–12 | CharterVirtual | 112 |
| Minnesota New Country Elementary | Record | Minnesota New Country School | HENDERSON, 56044Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Charter | 78 |
| GREEN ISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Record | GREEN ISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | GREEN ISLE, 55338Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Charter | 47 |
SIBLEY EAST-GAYLORD ELEMENTARY
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
GAYLORD, 55334 / Rural: Remote
SIBLEY EAST-ARLINGTON SENIOR HIGH
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
ARLINGTON, 55307 / Rural: Distant
Sibley East Middle School
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
ARLINGTON, 55307 / Rural: Distant
MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY SCHOOL
Minnesota New Country School
HENDERSON, 56044 / Rural: Distant
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY
LE SUEUR-HENDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
HENDERSON, 56044 / Rural: Distant
EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL
EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL
HENDERSON, 56044 / Rural: Distant
Minnesota New Country Elementary
Minnesota New Country School
HENDERSON, 56044 / Rural: Distant
GREEN ISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
GREEN ISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
GREEN ISLE, 55338 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,579
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Sibley County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sibley County, Minnesota?
Sibley County's educational landscape consists of 11 public schools across 5 districts, serving 2,165 students. The system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools, all located in rural settings. Notably, 36.4% of the county's schools are charter institutions, providing high levels of choice in a small community.
What are the major school districts in Sibley County, Minnesota?
The Sibley East School District is the largest provider, with 1,078 students enrolled across its 3 schools. GFW Public Schools follows with 600 students, while the Minnesota New Country School serves as a prominent charter option with 213 students. Four charter schools in total offer families alternative educational models outside of traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Sibley County?
Education in Sibley County is entirely rural, with an average school size of only 197 students. Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is the largest facility with 469 students, while several smaller schools offer even more intimate settings. Attending school here feels like a true community experience where students and teachers are closely connected.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.