Top 10 Best Oglala Lakota County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,301 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 166 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD are Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92, Lakota Tech High School - 10 and Batesland School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglala Lakota County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Oglala Lakota County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Oglala Lakota County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Batesland School - 01
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red Shirt School - 04
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Rockyford School - 03
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Bia 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Wolf Creek School - 02
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
Little Wound School
1 Main Street
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loneman Day School
South Bia Rd #41
Oglala, SD 57764
(605) 867-6875
Grades: K-8
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Ridge School
101 Thorpe Circle
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Grades: K-12
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
Porcupine Day School
101 Main Street
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Main Street
Manderson, SD 57756
(605) 867-4350
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD

Oglala Lakota County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
206 School Street
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD include Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92, Lakota Tech High School - 10 and Batesland School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Oglala Lakota County, SD?
11 public schools are located in Oglala Lakota County, SD.
What percentage of students in Oglala Lakota County, SD go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oglala Lakota County, SD?
Oglala Lakota County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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