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Oglala Lakota County Private Schools

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%).
67% of private schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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
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
# Students
560 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

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
<1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
5 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
1%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
50 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
8%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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