Best Schools in Pipestone County, MN
Pipestone County, MN has 14 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,786 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Pipestone County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pipestone County, MN
The top high schools in Pipestone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rtr Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students
2. Edgerton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Pipestone Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
4. Swwc Alc - Pipestone
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Region 6 And 8-sw/wc Service Coop • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
5. Lake Benton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Benton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pipestone County, MN
The top middle schools in Pipestone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pipestone Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pipestone County, MN
The top elementary schools in Pipestone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Benton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Benton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
2. Rtr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
3. Pipestone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
4. Edgerton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
5. Heartland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 12 Students
6. Free Christian
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Free Christian • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pipestone County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pipestone County, MN has a total population of 9,424 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pipestone County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pipestone County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pipestone County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pipestone County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pipestone County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pipestone County, MN
How many schools are in Pipestone County, MN?
Pipestone County, MN has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,786 students in total.
How do schools in Pipestone County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Pipestone County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Pipestone County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pipestone County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Pipestone County, MN
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pipestone County
3 places in Pipestone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Pipestone (5)
- Edgerton (2)
- Lake Benton (1)
School districts (1)
- Pipestone Area School District (4 schools)