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Best Schools in Chester, IL
Chester, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,731 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, 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, IL
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steeleville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steeleville Cusd 138 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 129 Students
2. Sparta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
3. Chester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Cusd 139 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, IL
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sparta Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 732 Students
2. Evansville Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 116 Students
3. Steeleville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steeleville Cusd 138 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 274 Students
4. Chester Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Cusd 139 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 616 Students
5. St John Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students
6. St Marys School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 93 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, IL has a total population of 7,966 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, IL
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, IL.
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, IL
How many schools are in Chester, IL?
Chester, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,731 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Chester score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, 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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Chester
2 of 2 schools in Chester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Chester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.