For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,191 students in 56164, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56164, MN are Pipestone Elementary School, Swwc Alc - Pipestone and Swwc Elc - Pipestone. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56164 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56164, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56164, MN Public Schools (2026)
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.
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Pipestone Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
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 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Pipestone Learning Center
Alternative School
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Pipestone
Alternative School
1106 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56164, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56164, MN include Pipestone Elementary School, Swwc Alc - Pipestone and Swwc Elc - Pipestone.
How many public schools are located in 56164?
7 public schools are located in 56164.
What is the racial composition of students in 56164?
56164 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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