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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 campus).

7-year change in Pipestone

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,191
+47 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 76%
% Hispanic
25%
was 15%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Pipestone ElementaryElementaryPK-05580
PIPESTONE LEARNING CENTERHigh09-120
Pipestone MiddleMiddle06-08244
Pipestone Senior HighHigh09-12302
SWWC ALC - PipestoneHigh09-1239
SWWC ALC Midlevel - PipestoneMiddle07-080
SWWC ELC - PipestoneCombinedKG-1226

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pipestone has climbed 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,144 students to 1,191. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 76% to 66% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Pipestone discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pipestone?
Pipestone, Minnesota has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,191 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pipestone?
Pipestone has 1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pipestone?
Pipestone Elementary is the largest public school in Pipestone by enrollment, with approximately 580 students.
What school districts serve Pipestone?
Pipestone is served by 2 public school districts, including Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop, Pipestone Area School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Pipestone cover?
Public schools in Pipestone serve students from pre-K through grade 12.