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Chester CDP, SD

ZIP 57016 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57016

K-12 nearby
9
Public
9
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57016 (Chester, SD) is associated with Chester School District 39-1 (LEA 4612300) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 9 K-12 schools (9 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 1.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Dakota State University about 11.0 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Chester School District 39-1
LEA ID
4612300
Private school share (ACS)
0.1%

Colleges & universities (23)

  • Dakota State University11.0 miles (17.7 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College24.4 miles (39.3 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University27.0 miles (43.4 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center27.3 miles (44.0 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls27.7 miles (44.5 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University28.1 miles (45.2 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University28.1 miles (45.2 km)4yr-private
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology29.5 miles (47.5 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University30.2 miles (48.6 km)4yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College54.0 miles (87.0 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University55.3 miles (88.9 km)4yr-private
  • Dordt University69.0 miles (111.0 km)4yr-private
Show all 23 colleges & universities
  • Lake Area Technical College69.6 miles (112.0 km)2yr-public
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology70.2 miles (112.9 km)2yr-private
  • Southwest Minnesota State University70.7 miles (113.8 km)4yr-public
  • Northwest Iowa Community College73.2 miles (117.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mount Marty University74.3 miles (119.6 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital74.4 miles (119.8 km)2yr-private
  • Northwestern College76.8 miles (123.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of South Dakota76.9 miles (123.8 km)4yr-public
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College93.3 miles (150.2 km)2yr-public
  • Briar Cliff University98.5 miles (158.6 km)4yr-private
  • St Luke's College99.3 miles (159.8 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Chester High School - 01public——1.4 miles (2.3 km)
Chester Elementary -02public——1.4 miles (2.3 km)
Chester Middle School - 03public——1.4 miles (2.3 km)
High Plains - 06public——1.6 miles (2.5 km)
Chester Area Cyber School - 92public——1.6 miles (2.5 km)
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04public——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Colman-Egan High School - 01public——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02public——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Colman Elementary - 03public——9.3 miles (15.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57016

What school district is ZIP code 57016 in?
ZIP 57016 (Chester, SD) maps to Chester School District 39-1 (LEA ID 4612300) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57016?
US5 lists 9 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57016 attend private school?
About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57016 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher31.4%
High school22.8%
Less than HS5.8%
School districtChester School District 39-1