For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,209 students in Pipestone County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pipestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pipestone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pipestone Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 7th Street Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 562-6200
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 562-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 23 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
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Pipestone Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 238 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 elementary schools in Pipestone County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pipestone County, MN include Pipestone Elementary School, Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Edgerton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pipestone County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Pipestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone County?
Pipestone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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