Best Schools in Chester, IA
Chester, IA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,390 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester, IA
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
2. Riceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, IA
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
2. Riceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, IA has a total population of 344 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, IA
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, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, IA.
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, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, IA
How many schools are in Chester, IA?
Chester, IA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,390 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Chester score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Chester greatly exceed 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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations