For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 367 students in Pipestone, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pipestone, MN are Swwc Alc - Pipestone, Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Pipestone Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pipestone, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pipestone have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pipestone, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pipestone Senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pipestone, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
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: 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
Pipestone, Minnesota 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pipestone, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pipestone, MN include Swwc Alc - Pipestone, Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Pipestone Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pipestone?
4 public high schools are located in Pipestone.
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone?
Pipestone public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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