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Best Chester Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 282 students in Chester, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Chester, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Chester, CA are Chester Junior/senior High School and Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, CA public schools have an score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chester, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Chester Junior/senior High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126

Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Chester Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194

Gr: K-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: n/an/a

Almanor High (Continuation School)

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612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester, CA?

The top-ranked public schools in Chester, CA include Chester Junior/senior High School and Chester Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Chester?

3 public schools are located in Chester.

What percentage of students in Chester go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

Chester public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).