For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 659 students in Sibley County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sibley County, MN are Sibley East Middle School and Minnesota New Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sibley County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Sibley County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sibley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 207-2251
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 207-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sibley County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sibley County, MN include Sibley East Middle School and Minnesota New Country School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sibley County?
4 public middle schools are located in Sibley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sibley County?
Sibley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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