Top 3 Best Volga Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 715 students in Volga, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Volga, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Volga, SD are Sioux Valley High School - 01, Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 and Sioux Valley Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Volga, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Volga have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Volga, SD (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Volga, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Volga, SD include Sioux Valley High School - 01, Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 and Sioux Valley Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in Volga?
3 public schools are located in Volga.
What percentage of students in Volga go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Volga are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Volga?
Volga public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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