For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 108 students in Chester, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, SD are Chester Middle School - 03 and Rustic Acres Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24243 456th Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, SD include Chester Middle School - 03 and Rustic Acres Elementary - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
2 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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