For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 239 students in Chester, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Chester, MT are Chester-joplin-inverness High School, Sage Creek Elementary School and Chester-joplin-inverness School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chester, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Sage Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Chester-joplin-inverness School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
1262 Whitlash Rd
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Chester, Montana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 North
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, MT include Chester-joplin-inverness High School, Sage Creek Elementary School and Chester-joplin-inverness School.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
5 public schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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