Best High Schools in Chester, MD

High schools
1
Students
1,164
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kent Island High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Chester, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
889
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Matapeake Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students

2. Stevensville Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Chester, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,644
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bayside Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 352 Students

2. Matapeake Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students

3. Grasonville Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

4. Kent Island Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 412 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, MD

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

Community Factors

Chester, MD has a total population of 6,562 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chester, MD

3,697

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,688 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Chester, MD

How many schools are in Chester, MD?

Chester, MD has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,697 students in total.

How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Chester score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Chester don't 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Chester, MD

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Stevensville, MD

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kent Narrows, MD

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Grasonville, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Queenstown, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Romancoke on the Bay, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Claiborne, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Highland Beach, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cape St. Claire, MD

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Annapolis Neck, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mcdaniel, MD

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations