For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 261 students in 56164, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56164, MN are Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Pipestone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56164 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56164, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56164, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Pipestone
Alternative School
1106 7th Street Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 7-8
56164, 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 middle schools in 56164, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56164, MN include Swwc Elc - Pipestone and Pipestone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 56164?
3 public middle schools are located in 56164.
What is the racial composition of students in 56164?
56164 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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