For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 306 students in Sleepy Eye, MN (there are , serving 596 public students). 34% of all K-12 students in Sleepy Eye, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private 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 school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Sleepy Eye, MN is St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
How many private schools are located in Sleepy Eye?
2 private schools are located in Sleepy Eye.
What percentage of students in Sleepy Eye go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in Sleepy Eye are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sleepy Eye?
100% of private 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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