Best Pipestone County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 532 students in Pipestone County, MN (there are 9 public schools, serving 1,571 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Pipestone County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Pipestone County, MN is Southwest Mn Christian Schools.
100% of private schools in Pipestone County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Top-Ranked Pipestone County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Mn Christian Schools
(Christian)
210 Elizabeth St. W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Free Christian
(Calvinist)
821 4th Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(150) 763-1025
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Southwest Mn Christian High School
(Christian)
550 W Elizabeth Street
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Pipestone County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
532 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,238
$10,132

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
477 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
88%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
4%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pipestone County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Pipestone County, MN is Southwest Mn Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Pipestone County?
3 private schools are located in Pipestone County.
What percentage of students in Pipestone County go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Pipestone County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pipestone County?
100% of private schools in Pipestone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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