For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 925 students in Chester, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Chester, NY are Chester Academy-middle/high School and Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Academy-middle/high School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Hambletonian Ave
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2231
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Herbert Dr
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2178
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2178
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, NY include Chester Academy-middle/high School and Chester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
2 public schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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