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Pine Ridge School
School · Pine Ridge School
PO Box 1202, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Enrollment
702
Student-Teacher
16:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
702
Student-Teacher
16:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Pine Ridge School
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About Pine Ridge School
Pine Ridge School is a public school in Pine Ridge, SD, part of Pine Ridge School. Pine Ridge School serves approximately 702 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
Pine Ridge School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
92% of students at Pine Ridge School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 702 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Address
- PO Box 1202, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
- Website
- prs.bie.edu
- Phone
- (605) 867-5198
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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How Pine Ridge School Compares
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Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 1202, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pine Ridge School may also want to explore other schools in the area. HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 23.9 miles away, in nearby Hay Springs). Another option is HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 23.9 miles away, in nearby Hay Springs). Additionally, HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 23.9 miles away, in nearby Hay Springs). For more schools in Pine Ridge, see our Pine Ridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 25.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL Pine Ridge | 4.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Wolf Creek School - 02 Pine Ridge | 5.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Lakota Tech High School - 10 Batesland | 5.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Wounded Knee District School Manderson | 15.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Isna Wica Owayawa Oglala | 15.9 mi | 6.3 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES ELEMENTARY Porcupine | 19.3 mi | 5.9 |
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Rushville | 21.8 mi | 5.6 |
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELE-RUSHVILLE Rushville | 21.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Pahin Sinte Owayawa Porcupine | 19.8 mi | 4.8 |
| HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hay Springs | 23.9 mi | 8.1 |
| HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Hay Springs | 23.9 mi | 8.1 |
| HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD Hay Springs | 23.9 mi | — |
| HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Hay Springs | 23.9 mi | 8.0 |
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Gordon | 23.4 mi | 7.5 |
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELEM-GORDON Gordon | 23.6 mi | 6.0 |
| LAKOTA WALDORF SCHOOL Kyle | 28.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Rockyford School - 03 Porcupine | 32.2 mi | 4.5 |
| CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL Chadron | 25.5 mi | 7.5 |
| CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Chadron | 25.5 mi | 7.4 |
| CHADRON PRIMARY Chadron | 25.5 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57770 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,988
Median Home Value
$54,200
Median Rent
$633/mo
Population
5,384
College Educated
9.3%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty Rate
29%
Median Age
25.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School Eagle Butte, SD | — |
| Little Wound School Kyle, SD | — |
| St. Francis Indian School St. Francis, SD | — |
| Tiospa Zina Tribal School Agency Village, SD | — |
| RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL Pine Ridge, SD | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pine Ridge School
What grades does Pine Ridge School serve?
Pine Ridge School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pine Ridge School?
Pine Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 702 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Pine Ridge School a charter school?
No, Pine Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Ridge School a Title I school?
No, Pine Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Ridge School?
99.6% of students at Pine Ridge School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 702
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oglala Lakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.0%
- Phone
- (605) 867-5198
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