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Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School

500 Lourdes Lane Porcupine, SD 57772

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1931
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Student Body

Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Our Lady of Lourdes School is located in Porcupine, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
  • We are a Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school with about 150 students.
  • We are a part of the Red Cloud Indian School System, and have served the Lakota people in Porcupine since 1931.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School provides a comprehensive, challenging, and relevant curriculum for each student that fulfills our mission and philosophy.
  • Our curriculum enables students to effectively progress in their academic potential, to achieve Red Cloud's curriculum standards, and to be prepared for success at the high school level.
  • The mission of our Lady of Lourdes School is to provide an excellent holistic education in partnership with the parents and community according to Christian and Lakota values.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes School is located in Porcupine, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. We are a Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school with about 150 students. We are a part of the Red Cloud Indian School System, and have served the Lakota people in Porcupine since 1931. Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School provides a comprehensive, challenging, and relevant curriculum for each student that fulfills our mission and philosophy. Our curriculum enables students to effectively progress in their academic potential, to achieve Red Cloud's curriculum standards, and to be prepared for success at the high school level. The mission of our Lady of Lourdes School is to provide an excellent holistic education in partnership with the parents and community according to Christian and Lakota values.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $5,352 for elementary schools and $8,044 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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