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3 schools in Pine Ridge

South Dakota · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Pine Ridge's 3 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,324 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Pine Ridge

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,324
+636 (+92%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92High09-1283
Pine Ridge SchoolCombinedKG-12674
Wolf Creek School - 02ElementaryPK-08567

About Pine Ridge

Public education in Pine Ridge, South Dakota runs across 3 schools that enrolls roughly 1,324 students. By footprint, Pine Ridge sits in the rural-scale bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Pine Ridge average about 441 students each, 112% above the South Dakota norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Pine Ridge has grew 92% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 688 students to 1,324. Pine Ridge now counts 3 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Pine Ridge discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Pine Ridge, South Dakota?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Pine Ridge, with a combined enrollment of about 1,324.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pine Ridge?
Pine Ridge has 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pine Ridge?
Pine Ridge School is the largest public school in Pine Ridge by enrollment, with approximately 674 students.
What school districts serve Pine Ridge?
Pine Ridge is served by 2 public school districts, including Pine Ridge School, Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Pine Ridge cover?
Public schools in Pine Ridge serve students from pre-K through grade 12.