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Best Schools in 57042, SD
57042, SD has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,633 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 57042 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57042, SD
The top high schools in 57042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Madison High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57042, SD
The top middle schools in 57042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Madison Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57042, SD
The top elementary schools in 57042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Elementary - 07
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
2. Chester Elementary -02
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
3. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
4. St Thomas School
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Projected Test Scores
St Thomas School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 65 Students
5. Madison Christian School
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Madison Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57042, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57042, SD has a total population of 8,169 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57042, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 57042, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57042, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57042, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 57042, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57042, SD
How many schools are in 57042, SD?
57042, SD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,633 students in total.
How do schools in 57042 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 57042 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 57042 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57042?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations