For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 559 students in Chester, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, SD are Chester High School - 01, Chester Middle School - 03 and Chester Elementary -02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Chester, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chester Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Chester Elementary -02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24243 456th Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, SD include Chester High School - 01, Chester Middle School - 03 and Chester Elementary -02.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
6 public schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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