For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in Porcupine, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Porcupine, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Porcupine, SD is Rockyford School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porcupine, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Porcupine 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 Public Schools in Porcupine, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockyford School - 03
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Bia 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Main Street
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Porcupine, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Porcupine, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Porcupine, SD include Rockyford School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Porcupine, SD?
2 public schools are located in Porcupine, SD.
What percentage of students in Porcupine, SD go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Porcupine, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Porcupine, SD?
Porcupine, 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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