For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,571 students in Pipestone County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 367 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Pipestone County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pipestone County, MN are Pipestone Elementary School, Swwc Alc - Pipestone and Edgerton Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pipestone County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pipestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Pipestone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pipestone Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 7th Street Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 562-6200
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 562-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Gr: 6-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 N Hiawatha Ave
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5858
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5858
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Pipestone Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Pipestone Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Pipestone Learning Center
Alternative School
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Pipestone
Alternative School
1106 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pipestone County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pipestone County, MN include Pipestone Elementary School, Swwc Alc - Pipestone and Edgerton Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Pipestone County?
9 public schools are located in Pipestone County.
What percentage of students in Pipestone County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Pipestone County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone County?
Pipestone County public schools minority enrollment is 32% 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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