For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 975 students in Chester, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 232 private students). 81% 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 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Chester High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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?
2 public schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of students in Chester go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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