Total enrollment
518
-47 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Chester
South Dakota · Public K-12
Chester, South Dakota comes in at 5 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 518 students total and an average campus size near 104.
7-year change in Chester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 98%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Area Cyber School - 92 | High | 09-12 | 106 |
| Chester Elementary -02 | Elementary | PK-05 | 154 |
| Chester High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 107 |
| Chester Middle School - 03 | Middle | 06-08 | 67 |
| High Plains - 06 | High | 09-12 | 84 |
About Chester
Across Chester, South Dakota, 5 public schools educates about 518 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
Average school size in Chester is around 104 students, 50% lower than the South Dakota average of about 208.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Chester has declined 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 565 students to 518.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chester discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.