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Best Pipestone County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 606 students in Pipestone County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pipestone County, MN are Swwc Alc - Pipestone, Edgerton Secondary and Swwc Elc - Pipestone. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pipestone County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pipestone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pipestone County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pipestone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1106 7th Street Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Gr: 6-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 N Hiawatha Ave
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5858
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Pipestone Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Pipestone Learning Center
Alternative School
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5851
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pipestone County, MN

Pipestone County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-6756
Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
101 4th Avenue Ne
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-2458
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Box B
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 high schools in Pipestone County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pipestone County, MN include Swwc Alc - Pipestone, Edgerton Secondary and Swwc Elc - Pipestone.
How many public high schools are located in Pipestone County?
5 public high schools are located in Pipestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone County?
Pipestone County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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