Jasper: Schools & Education
9 public schools serve Jasper. Pipestone Elementary is the largest at 519 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,587 students.
- ~91 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 91 residents per school. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service C, Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service C, EDGERTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRIC |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2700086, 2700108, 2711220 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,587 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 112 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 792 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 49.9% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Institute of Lutheran Theology |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 34.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Institute of Lutheran Theology |
| Nearest College · City | Brookings |
| Nearest College · Phone | (605) 692-9337 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 34.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | PIPESTONE: MEINDERS COMMUNITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (507) 825-6714 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 220 3RD AVE SE, PIPESTONE MN 56164 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 2.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.8% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12