Best Public High Schools in Chester, SD (2025-26)

Best Chester Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 265 students in Chester, SD.

The top ranked public high schools in Chester, SD are Chester High School - 01, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 and High Plains - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, SD public high schools have an score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and 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 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Chester, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Chester High School - 01

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
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102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411

Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Chester Area Cyber School - 92

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411

Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #33.

High Plains - 06

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(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411

Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 and High Plains - 06.

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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).