Public schools in Pipestone, MN
7 open public schools with an address in Pipestone, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,191
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pipestone public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Pipestone, MN: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,191 students, an average of 170 per school. The largest campus is Pipestone Elementary (580 students).
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pipestone
Elementary schools in Pipestone
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Elementary Pipestone Area School District | PK–05 | 580 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Pipestone
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Middle Pipestone Area School District | 06–08 | 244 | 14.3:1 | |
| SWWC ALC Midlevel - Pipestone Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop · Alternative School | 07–08 | 0 | — |
High schools in Pipestone
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Learning Center Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pipestone Senior High Pipestone Area School District | 09–12 | 302 | 12.8:1 | |
| SWWC ALC - Pipestone Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop · Alternative School | 09–12 | 39 | 19.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pipestone
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWWC ELC - Pipestone Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop · Special Education School | KG–12 | 26 | 3.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.5%
- Hispanic25.2%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Pipestone schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,191 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pipestone
How many public schools are in Pipestone, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Pipestone: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,191 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pipestone?
Schools with an address in Pipestone belong to 2 education agencies, led by Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop (4 schools), Pipestone Area School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pipestone?
Pipestone Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pipestone, with 302 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pipestone?
No school with an address in Pipestone is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pipestone schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pipestone public schools is 13.5:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pipestone guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities