For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,272 students in 57770, SD (there are , serving 435 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 57770, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in 57770, SD is Wolf Creek School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57770 have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 2% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57770, 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57770, SD 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolf Creek School - 02
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Gr: K-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
57770, South Dakota 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
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 57770, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57770, SD include Wolf Creek School - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57770?
2 public schools are located in 57770.
What percentage of students in 57770 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 57770 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57770?
57770 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).
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