For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,015 students in Chester, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Chester, NJ is West Morris Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Chester, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Morris Central High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Morris Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, NJ include West Morris Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
1 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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