Best Schools in Chester, SD
Chester, SD has 11 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,803 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Chester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester, SD
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Colman-egan High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Dell Rapids High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
4. Chester Area Cyber School - 92
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
5. High Plains - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester, SD
The top middle schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Chester Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
3. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, SD
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Colman Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
3. Chester Elementary -02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 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.
Questions About Schools in Chester, SD
How many schools are in Chester, SD?
Chester, SD has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,803 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Chester score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Chester don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chester?
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: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Chester
5 of 5 schools in Chester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1D: 1F: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Chester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.