Best Public Schools in Chester, CT

Summary:

The city of Chester, Connecticut, is home to a single standout elementary school, Chester Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and a well-resourced district.

Chester Elementary School is a shining example of educational excellence, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that significantly outpace the state averages. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its diverse student body, which includes a notable percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students, further highlight its strengths. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

The Chester School District also stands out, with per-student spending that is significantly higher than the state average. This substantial investment in education likely plays a role in the resources and opportunities available to the students at Chester Elementary School, contributing to its exceptional performance and the overall quality of education in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	Total
Chester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Ridge Rd.	Chester	06412	Middlesex County	Chester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5797	207	22	9.6	27.1%	182 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	90.2	34^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.2%		88.5	49^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.0%	15	78.8	75.7	81.8	$25,577

Cities Near Chester

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Deep River	2.13 mi	3	97^th
Centerbrook	4.59 mi	1	57^th
Higganum	5.3 mi	3	27^th
Killingworth	5.38 mi	2	60^th
Moodus	6.11 mi	3	105^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.