Schools in Chester, South Dakota (2025)
3 schools · 328 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 107.
Chester, in South Dakota, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 328 students. By level there are 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Chester's schools is 107, in line with the South Dakota median. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Chester High School - 01 (86.6, top 5% of high schools nationally), followed by Chester Elementary -02 (71.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Chester Middle School - 03 (68.0, top 25% of middle schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Chester Elementary -02 (154 students), Chester High School - 01 (107 students), Chester Middle School - 03 (67 students).
Ranked schools in Chester
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Dakota.
- 187Chester High School - 01Chester · Public High69.5% Math proficiency · 107 students
- 272Chester Elementary -02Chester · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 154 students
- 368Chester Middle School - 03Chester · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 67 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester High School - 01 Chester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86.6 Top 5% | 69.5% Math proficiency | 107 |
| 2 | Chester Elementary -02 Chester · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 154 |
| 3 | Chester Middle School - 03 Chester · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.0 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chester?
Chester High School - 01 is the highest-ranked school in Chester with a Success Index (US) of 86.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Chester?
Chester has 3 schools (1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle) educating 328 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Chester?
The median Enrollment across schools in Chester is 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.