"Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,635
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Volga Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
70% for each additional sibling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: TRAIN UP A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO: AND WHEN HE IS OLD, HE WILL NOT DEPART FROM IT.
- "Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Volga Christian School cost?
Volga Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,635 for private students.
What is Volga Christian School's ranking?
Volga Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Volga Christian School?
The application deadline for Volga Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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