For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 583 students in Arlington, MN (there are , serving 62 private students). 90% 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 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Arlington, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Sibley East Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 3rd Avenue Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Arlington, Minnesota 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 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?
90% 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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