For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 306 students in Sleepy Eye, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Sleepy Eye, MN is St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Sleepy Eye, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top-Ranked Sleepy Eye 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Overview
This Town (Sleepy Eye)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
306 Students
84,890 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
50%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$8,842
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$1.3 million
$33.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
3,519 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
257 Students
53,869 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40 Students
22,606 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Sleepy Eye, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Sleepy Eye, MN is St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sleepy Eye?
2 private elementary schools are located in Sleepy Eye.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sleepy Eye?
100% of private elementary schools in Sleepy Eye are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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