For the 2025 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 school in Oglala Lakota County, SD is Red Cloud Indian School.
67% of private schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Oglala Lakota County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Grades: K-12
| 435 students
Lakota Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
(Catholic)
500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
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 is 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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