For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 674 students in Pine Ridge School District.
Public Schools in Pine Ridge School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
726 Schools
# Students
674 Students
146,805 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,616 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
52:1
52:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 32% has increased from 30-34% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Graduation Rate
32%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)87.3%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Pine Ridge School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Ridge School District?
Pine Ridge School District manages 1 public schools serving 674 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Ridge School District?
100% of Pine Ridge School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Ridge School District?
Pine Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 52:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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