For the 2025 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 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gfw Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Grades: PK-5
| 484 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 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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