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Best Porcupine Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 569 students in Porcupine, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 97 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Porcupine, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).

Porcupine, SD public schools have an score of 3% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 4% (versus the 51% 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 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Porcupine, SD (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Pahin Sinte Owayawa

101 School Dr
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588

Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

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Porcupine, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

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Rockyford Upper Elementary - 07 (Closed 2015)

Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300

Gr: 5-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public schools are located in Porcupine, SD?

2 public schools are located in Porcupine, SD.

What percentage of students in Porcupine go to public school?

85% of all K-12 students in Porcupine are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Porcupine?

Porcupine 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).