For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 560 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD.
The top-ranked private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
67% of private elementary schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Oglala Lakota County 草榴社区 Elementary 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
13,134 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
83 Teachers
1,135 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
$6,455
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
74%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
526 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
90%
13%
# Asian Students
1 Student
152 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
234 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
1%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
8%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD include Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School and Red Cloud Indian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Oglala Lakota County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Oglala Lakota County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Oglala Lakota County?
67% of private elementary schools in Oglala Lakota County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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