Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chester Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chester Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chester, NH school district, covering approximately 26.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester Academy's student population of 508 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Futures Begin
School Rankings
Chester Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Academy's ranking?
Chester Academy is ranked #227 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Chester Academy often compared to?
Chester Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hampstead Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Chester Academy?
508 students attend Chester Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chester Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Academy?
Chester Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chester Academy offer ?
Chester Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Academy part of?
Chester Academy is part of Chester School District.
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