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Best Pine Ridge Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,272 students in Pine Ridge, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 435 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Pine Ridge, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).

The top ranked public school in Pine Ridge, SD is Wolf Creek School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pine Ridge, SD public schools have an score of 1% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 2% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pine Ridge 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 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Pine Ridge, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wolf Creek School - 02

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
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Bottom 50%

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E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174

Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: n/an/a

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101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198

Gr: K-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pine Ridge, South Dakota

Pine Ridge, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948

Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Wolf Creek Upper Elementary - 06 (Closed 2015)

E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174

Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pine Ridge, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Pine Ridge, SD include Wolf Creek School - 02.

How many public schools are located in Pine Ridge?

2 public schools are located in Pine Ridge.

What percentage of students in Pine Ridge go to public school?

75% of all K-12 students in Pine Ridge are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Pine Ridge?

Pine Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).