ZIP 57071 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57071

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 57071 (Volga, SD) is associated with Arlington School District 38-1 (LEA 4603720) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 16 K-12 schools (13 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.8 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Institute of Lutheran Theology about 8.7 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Arlington School District 38-1

LEA ID

4603720

Private school share (ACS)

0.8%

Colleges & universities (21)

Institute of Lutheran Theology8.7 miles (14.0 km)4yr-private
South Dakota State University9.3 miles (14.9 km)4yr-public
Dakota State University19.5 miles (31.4 km)4yr-public
Lake Area Technical College44.0 miles (70.8 km)2yr-public
Southeast Technical College49.3 miles (79.4 km)2yr-public
California Intercontinental University51.5 miles (82.8 km)4yr-private
Sanford Medical Center52.0 miles (83.8 km)2yr-private
University of Sioux Falls52.4 miles (84.3 km)4yr-private
Kairos University52.8 miles (85.0 km)4yr-private
Augustana University52.8 miles (85.0 km)4yr-private
Southwest Minnesota State University60.5 miles (97.4 km)4yr-public
Mitchell Technical College65.8 miles (105.8 km)2yr-public

Show all 21 colleges & universities

Dakota Wesleyan University66.5 miles (107.1 km)4yr-private
Minnesota West Community and Technical College78.1 miles (125.6 km)2yr-public
Avalon School of Cosmetology80.7 miles (129.8 km)2yr-private
Sisseton Wahpeton College89.3 miles (143.7 km)4yr-public
Dordt University91.3 miles (146.9 km)4yr-private
Northwest Iowa Community College92.5 miles (148.8 km)2yr-public
Northwestern College98.8 miles (159.1 km)4yr-private
Mount Marty University99.2 miles (159.7 km)4yr-private
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital99.3 miles (159.9 km)2yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
VOLGA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Sioux Valley High School - 01	public	—	—	3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04	public	—	—	3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02	public	—	—	3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Camridge Colony School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)
Medary Elementary - 05	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Camelot Intermediate - 06	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Brookings High School - 01	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.7 km)
Hillcrest Elementary - 04	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Bobcat Plains Academy Middle School - 93	public	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)
Bobcat Plains Academy High School - 92	public	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)
Bobcat Plains Academy Elementary School - 94	public	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)
PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57071

What school district is ZIP code 57071 in?

ZIP 57071 (Volga, SD) maps to Arlington School District 38-1 (LEA ID 4603720) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 57071?

US5 lists 16 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 13 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 57071 attend private school?

About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57071 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%
High school	26.7%
Less than HS	1.6%
School district	Arlington School District 38-1

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