School District · South Dakota
Custer School District 16-1
📍 Custer, SD · Custer County · NCES LEAID 4616950
Kindergarten – 12th
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District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Kindergarten – 12th
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District Mailing Address
527 Montgomery St, Custer, SD 57730
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4616950
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Custer School District 16-14 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Custer School District 16-1?▼
Custer School District 16-1 serves 4 zip codes: 57730, 57738, 57744, 57773. 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 Custer School District 16-1 rated?▼
Custer School District 16-1 has an overall rating of 5 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 44th percentile among South Dakota school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within South Dakota only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Custer School District 16-1?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 911 students across 4 schools for Custer School District 16-1.
What grades does Custer School District 16-1 serve?▼
Custer School District 16-1 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
How do I contact Custer School District 16-1?▼
You can reach Custer School District 16-1 by phone at (605)673-3154 or by mail at 527 Montgomery St, Custer, SD 57730. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Custer School District 16-1
Custer School District 16-1 is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in South Dakota, primarily in Custer County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 44th 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)673-3154 before making a housing decision.