For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 97 students in Porcupine, SD (there are , serving 559 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Porcupine, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Porcupine, SD is Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Porcupine, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Porcupine 草榴社区 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
Overview
This Town (Porcupine)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
97 Students
15,042 Students
% Average Students of Color
98%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
46 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
47%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1 Student
8,987 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
52%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Porcupine, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Porcupine, SD is Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Porcupine?
1 private schools are located in Porcupine.
What percentage of students in Porcupine go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Porcupine are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Porcupine?
100% of private schools in Porcupine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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