For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in Volga, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 93% 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 42% (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 6/10, 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 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Volga, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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?
93% 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 34% (majority American Indian).
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