Best Schools in Chester, AR
Chester, AR has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,524 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Chester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester, AR
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students
2. Cedarville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
3. Mountainburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester, AR
The top middle schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
2. Cedarville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students
3. Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, AR
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 723 Students
2. Cedarville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarville School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 270 Students
3. Mountainburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
4. Alma Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 701 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, AR has a total population of 851 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, AR
How many schools are in Chester, AR?
Chester, AR has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,524 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Chester score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Chester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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