For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 560 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,878 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD include Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School and Red Cloud Indian School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
67% of private schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Oglala Lakota County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
(Catholic)
500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Gr: K-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lakota Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Overview
This County (Oglala Lakota County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
560 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
83 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$6,448
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
# American Indian Students
526 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
90%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
1%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
50 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
8%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD include Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School and Red Cloud Indian School.
How many private schools are located in Oglala Lakota County?
3 private schools are located in Oglala Lakota County.
What percentage of students in Oglala Lakota County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Oglala Lakota County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oglala Lakota County?
67% of private schools in Oglala Lakota County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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