For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 695 students in Sibley County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sibley County, MN are Gfw Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sibley County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sibley County (2026)
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) 207-2200
Gibbon, MN 55335
(507) 207-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Sibley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 preschools in Sibley County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sibley County, MN include Gfw Elementary School and Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sibley County?
2 public preschools are located in Sibley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sibley County?
Sibley County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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