Best Schools in Sibley County, MN
Sibley County, MN has 31 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 7,498 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Sibley County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sibley County, MN
The top high schools in Sibley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Le Sueur-henderson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 279 Students
3. Belle Plaine Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
4. Edvisions Off Campus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edvisions Off Campus School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
5. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
6. Sibley East-arlington Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
7. Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 267 Students
8. Minnesota New Country School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Minnesota New Country School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
9. Gfw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sibley County, MN
The top middle schools in Sibley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
2. Belle Plaine Junior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students
3. Sibley East Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 253 Students
4. Gsl Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 222 Students
5. Gfw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 187 Students
6. Le Sueur-henderson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sibley County, MN
The top elementary schools in Sibley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
2. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
3. Lakeside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 399 Students
4. Oak Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 430 Students
5. Gfw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
6. Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
7. Sibley East-gaylord Elementary
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Sibley East School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
8. Minnesota New Country Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Minnesota New Country School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 78 Students
9. Chatfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 340 Students
10. Hilltop Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sibley County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sibley County, MN has a total population of 14,836 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sibley County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sibley County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sibley County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sibley County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sibley County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sibley County, MN
How many schools are in Sibley County, MN?
Sibley County, MN has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 7,498 students in total.
How do schools in Sibley County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Sibley County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Sibley County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sibley County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sibley County
6 places in Sibley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- GFW Public Schools (3 schools)
- Sibley East School District (3 schools)