Best Chester Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 297 students in Chester, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Chester, SD is Chester High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Chester, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 44%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chester High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Chester, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, SD include Chester High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
3 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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