Best Arlington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 586 students in Arlington, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arlington, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, MN are Sibley East-arlington Senior High School and Sibley East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Arlington, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sibley East Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 3rd Avenue Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlington, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, MN include Sibley East-arlington Senior High School and Sibley East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
2 public schools are located in Arlington.
What percentage of students in Arlington go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arlington are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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