For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 559 students in 57772, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 97 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 57772, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
Public schools in zipcode 57772 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57772, SD 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 34% (majority American Indian).
Best 57772, SD Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
101 School Dr
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
57772, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
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 57772, SD?
2 public schools are located in 57772, SD.
What percentage of students in 57772 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 57772 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57772?
57772 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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