Volga Christian School

"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:

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Attribute

School Overview

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.: 11:1
% 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
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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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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

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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