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Best 56164 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,141 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56164, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pipestone Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 7th Street Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 562-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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: #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: #55.
Pipestone Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Pipestone Learning Center
Alternative School
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5851
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Pipestone
Alternative School
1106 7th Street Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 7-8
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56164 Minnesota

56164, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown Elementary School (Closed 2023)
701 7th St Se
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
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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