For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 569 students in Porcupine, SD.
The top ranked public elementary school in Porcupine, SD is Rockyford School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porcupine, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Porcupine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Porcupine, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockyford School - 03
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Bia 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 School Dr
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Porcupine, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Porcupine, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Porcupine, SD include Rockyford School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Porcupine?
2 public elementary schools are located in Porcupine.
What is the racial composition of students in Porcupine?
Porcupine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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