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2 schools in Porcupine

South Dakota · Public K-12

Across 2 public schools, Porcupine (South Dakota) serves approximately 559 K-12 students across 2 elementary.

7-year change in Porcupine

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
559
+165 (+42%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
+1 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Pahin Sinte OwayawaElementaryKG-08155
Rockyford School - 03ElementaryPK-08404

About Porcupine

Porcupine, South Dakota is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 559 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

Average school size in Porcupine is around 280 students, 35% above the South Dakota average of about 208.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 559 students, increased 42% from the 394 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 1 to 2 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Porcupine discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Porcupine, South Dakota?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Porcupine, with a combined enrollment of about 559.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Porcupine?
Porcupine has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Porcupine?
Rockyford School - 03 is the largest public school in Porcupine by enrollment, with approximately 404 students.
What school districts serve Porcupine?
Porcupine is served by 2 public school districts, including Pahin Sinte Owayawa, Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Porcupine cover?
Public schools in Porcupine serve students from pre-K through grade 8.