Best Pipestone County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 482 students in Pipestone County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pipestone County, MN are Edgerton Secondary, Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Pipestone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pipestone County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Pipestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pipestone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Gr: 6-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 N Hiawatha Ave
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5858
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pipestone Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Pipestone
Alternative School
1106 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pipestone County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pipestone County, MN include Edgerton Secondary, Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Pipestone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pipestone County?
4 public middle schools are located in Pipestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone County?
Pipestone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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