Best Schools in Chester, SD
Chester, SD has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,839 students attend Chester, SD schools. On average, schools in Chester score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chester underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Chester, SD
Chester, SD has 5 high schools with 674 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chester score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester underperform expectations.
1. Dell Rapids High School - 01
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
2. Chester High School - 01
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. High Plains - 06
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
4. Chester Area Cyber School - 92
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
5. Colman-egan High School - 01
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester, SD
Chester, SD has 3 middle schools with 421 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chester score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester underperform expectations.
1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Chester Middle School - 03
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
3. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, SD
Chester, SD has 4 elementary schools with 744 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chester score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester underperform expectations.
1. Colman Elementary - 03
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
2. Chester Elementary -02
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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. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, SD has a total population of 537 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, 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 Chester, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, 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 Chester, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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- Projected Test Scores: 46%
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- Actual Test Scores: 44%
- Projected Test Scores: 49%
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- Projected Test Scores: 42%
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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- Projected Test Scores: 48%
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