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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pipestone County (2026)
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.
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Gr: 6-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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: 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
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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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