Total enrollment
658
-36 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Custer
South Dakota · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Custer reaches 658 students across 4 schools, with a level mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Custer
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 86%
% Hispanic
7%
was 7%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.C.E. High Academy - 06 | High | 09-12 | 16 |
| Custer Elementary - 02 | Elementary | PK-06 | 269 |
| Custer High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 272 |
| Custer Jr. High - 05 | Middle | 07-08 | 101 |
About Custer
Custer, South Dakota is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 658 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 165, lower than the state mean of about 208.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 658 students, declined 5% from the 694 reported in SY 2017-18. Custer now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Custer discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.