For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 112 students in Oelrichs, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Oelrichs, SD are Oelrichs High School - 01, Oelrichs Elementary - 02 and Oelrichs Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelrichs, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Oelrichs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Oelrichs, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oelrichs High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oelrichs, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Oelrichs, SD include Oelrichs High School - 01, Oelrichs Elementary - 02 and Oelrichs Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Oelrichs?
3 public schools are located in Oelrichs.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelrichs?
Oelrichs public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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