For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 727 students in Pipestone County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pipestone County, MN are Pipestone Elementary School 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Pipestone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pipestone County (2026-27)
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.
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%
Pipestone County Public 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
Box B
Ruthton, MN 56170
(507) 658-3301
Ruthton, MN 56170
(507) 658-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pipestone County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pipestone County, MN include Pipestone Elementary School and Edgerton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pipestone County?
2 public preschools are located in Pipestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone County?
Pipestone County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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