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Best Oglala Lakota County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Oglala Lakota County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
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Map of Red Cloud Indian School
Red Cloud Indian School
Gr: K-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
(1)
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Map of Lakota Waldorf School
Lakota Waldorf School
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Specialized Curriculum
3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOglala Lakota County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20224
20214
20203
20192
20182
20173
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# Students
560 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025187166179
2024187163172
202383157174
2022239167185
2021239162180
2020270153171
2019392160175
2018392157172
2017293154180
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% Average Students of Color
99%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2017-2025)

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202599%21%34%
202499%21%34%
202394%19%33%
2022100%22%33%
2021100%23%32%
2020100%23%32%
201999%21%31%
201899%21%31%
201799%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2017-2025)

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:112:111:1
20209:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$6,467
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20250.190.590.65
20240.190.580.65
20230.120.550.65
20220.240.610.64
20210.240.610.64
20200.090.610.64
20190.120.580.63
20180.120.580.63
20170.070.560.61
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# American Indian Students
526 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
90%
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202590%11%1%
202490%12%1%
202394%10%1%
202288%13%2%
202188%14%1%
202096%13%1%
201994%12%1%
201894%12%2%
201797%13%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20223%2%8%
20213%2%9%
20204%2%9%
20195%2%8%
20185%2%8%
20172%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
1%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20251%59%52%
20241%60%52%
20236%63%52%
20191%59%56%
20181%60%56%
20171%61%58%
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# 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%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOglala Lakota County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20258%23%26%
20248%21%26%
20229%26%25%
20219%24%25%
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All Ethnic Groups

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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 Red Cloud Indian School and Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary 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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