Best High Schools in Chester, CT

Chester, CT has 1 high schools with 489 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chester score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester exceed expectations.

1. Valley Regional High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chester, CT

Chester, CT has 1 middle schools with 238 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chester score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester underperform expectations.

1. John Winthrop Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Regional School District 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 238 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chester, CT

Chester, CT has 3 elementary schools with 435 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chester score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations.

1. Deep River Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Deep River School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 192 Students

2. Chester Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chester School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 222 Students

3. Montessori Circle Of Friends

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori Circle Of Friends • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 21 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Chester, CT has a total population of 3,694 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chester, CT

1,162

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, CT.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester, CT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Chester, CT

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Deep River, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Shailerville, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ivoryton, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ponset, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Centerbrook, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Essex, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
East Haddam, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations