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Chester School District 39-1, South Dakota

Chester School District 39-1 is a unified school district in Lake County, Minnehaha County, and Moody County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,721 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 137 sq mi (354 km²) of land.

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Chester School District 39-1 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,721 ± 227
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Lake County72% of the district’s landMinnehaha County17% of the district’s landMoody County11% of the district’s land
Land area
137 sq mi (354 km²)
Median household income
$85,156 ± $17,502
Median home value
$328,300 ± $35,625
Water area
4.18 sq mi (10.8 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4612300
Coordinates (central point)
43.898957, -96.999127
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Chester School District 39-1, largest first

  1. Chester Township641 people
  2. Wentworth Township589 people
  3. Buffalo Township246 people
  4. Franklin Township216 people
  5. Brant Lake South (CDP)211 people
  6. Chester (CDP)152 people
  7. Wentworth (village)138 people
  8. Brant Lake (city)63 people
  9. Rustic Acres Colony (CDP)30 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Madison Central School District 39-211 mi northwest
  2. Tri-Valley School District 49-613 mi south
  3. Montrose School District 43-215 mi southwest
  4. Colman-Egan School District 50-515 mi northeast
  5. Dell Rapids School District 49-317 mi east
  6. Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-619 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Chester School District 39-1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Chester School District 39-1 before you rely on it.

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