School District · South Dakota
Chester School District 39-1
📍 Chester, SD · Lake County · NCES LEAID 4612300
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 159, Chester, SD 57016
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4612300
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Chester School District 39-12 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Chester School District 39-1?▼
Chester School District 39-1 serves 2 zip codes: 57016, 57075. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Chester School District 39-1 rated?▼
Chester School District 39-1 has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 56th percentile among South Dakota school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within South Dakota only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Chester School District 39-1?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 576 students across 7 schools for Chester School District 39-1.
What grades does Chester School District 39-1 serve?▼
Chester School District 39-1 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Chester School District 39-1?▼
You can reach Chester School District 39-1 by phone at (605)489-2411 or by mail at PO Box 159, Chester, SD 57016. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Chester School District 39-1
Chester School District 39-1 is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in South Dakota, primarily in Lake County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 56th percentile among South Dakota districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other South Dakota districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (605)489-2411 before making a housing decision.