For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 779 students in Pipestone, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pipestone, MN are Pipestone Elementary School, 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, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pipestone have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Pipestone, MN (2025-26)
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 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Pipestone, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-6756
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-6756
Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pipestone, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pipestone, MN include Pipestone Elementary School, Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Pipestone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pipestone?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pipestone.
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone?
Pipestone public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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