Top Rankings
Chester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 198 students in Chester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Chester School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,008 Schools
# Students
198 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
n/a
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chester School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.3%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 27-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2006–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% White
87%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,333 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,253 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$7 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$34,333
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$34,253
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Chester School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 Ridge Rd.
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-5797
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-5797
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester School District?
Chester School District manages 1 public schools serving 198 students.
What is the rank of Chester School District?
Chester School District is ranked #22 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester School District?
87% of Chester School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Chester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,253 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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