Best Chester Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 207 students in Chester, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Chester, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

The top-ranked public school in Chester, CT is Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).