For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 848 students in Chamberlain, SD (there are , serving 132 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Chamberlain, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chamberlain, SD are Chamberlain Elementary - 03, Chamberlain High School - 01 and Chamberlain Jr. High - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chamberlain, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chamberlain have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51爆料s in Chamberlain, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Chamberlain High School - 01
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Chamberlain, South Dakota 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chamberlain Group Care Center - 04 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
211 West 16th Ave
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Po Box 119
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chamberlain, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Chamberlain, SD include Chamberlain Elementary - 03, Chamberlain High School - 01 and Chamberlain Jr. High - 02.
How many public schools are located in Chamberlain?
3 public schools are located in Chamberlain.
What percentage of students in Chamberlain go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Chamberlain are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chamberlain?
Chamberlain public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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