Total enrollment
1,191
+280 (+31%) vs SY 2020-21
7 schools in Pipestone
Minnesota · Public K-12
Across the city, Pipestone hosts 7 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 1,191 Minnesota students (about 170 per school).
4-year change in Pipestone
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,129
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,191
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 580 |
| PIPESTONE LEARNING CENTER | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Pipestone Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 244 |
| Pipestone Senior High | High | 09-12 | 302 |
| SWWC ALC - Pipestone | High | 09-12 | 39 |
| SWWC ALC Midlevel - Pipestone | Middle | 07-08 | 0 |
| SWWC ELC - Pipestone | Combined | KG-12 | 26 |
About Pipestone
Pipestone, Minnesota is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,191 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Pipestone is around 170 students, 52% meaningfully below the Minnesota average of about 357.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pipestone has climbed 31% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 911 students to 1,191.
On allk12, the community for Pipestone discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.