Best Schools in Chester, NE
Chester, NE has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 682 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, 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, NE
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Deshler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, NE
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
2. Deshler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, NE has a total population of 331 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, NE
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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, NE.
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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, NE
How many schools are in Chester, NE?
Chester, NE has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 682 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Chester score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, 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: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations