For the 2025 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 High School - 01, Chamberlain Elementary - 03 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 39% (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 4/10, 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 Public Schools in Chamberlain, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chamberlain High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Chamberlain, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Po Box 119
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Grades: 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 High School - 01, Chamberlain Elementary - 03 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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