For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,579 students in Pipestone County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 381 private students). 81% 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 Elc - Pipestone and Edgerton Elementary School. 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 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pipestone County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pipestone Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 7th Street Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 562-6200
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 562-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 N Hiawatha Ave
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 537-2258
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Pipestone Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Pipestone Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pipestone Learning Center
Alternative School
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5851
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5851
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Alternative School
1314 N Hiawatha
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Pipestone
Alternative School
1314 N Hiawatha
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Pipestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-6756
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-6756
Grades: PK-1
| 187 students
Pipestone Alternative Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 4th Avenue Ne
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-2458
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-2458
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Box B
Ruthton, MN 56170
(507) 658-3301
Ruthton, MN 56170
(507) 658-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
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 Elc - Pipestone and Edgerton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pipestone County, MN?
9 public schools are located in Pipestone County, MN.
What percentage of students in Pipestone County, MN go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Pipestone County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone County, MN?
Pipestone County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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