For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 949 students in Chester, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 188 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Chester, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Chester, IL are Chester Elementary School and Chester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Chester High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Regional Voc System
Vocational School
1 Taylor St Rm 101
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-5471
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-5471
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, IL include Chester Elementary School and Chester High School.
How many public schools are located in Chester, IL?
3 public schools are located in Chester, IL.
What percentage of students in Chester, IL go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Chester, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester, IL?
Chester, IL public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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