Best Schools in Chester, VA
Chester, VA has a total of 27 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 23,298 students attend Chester, VA schools. On average, schools in Chester score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Chester, VA
Chester, VA has 7 high schools with 9,711 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 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations.
1. Prince George High
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Matoaca High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Thomas Dale High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2556 Students
4. Lloyd C. Bird High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
5. Varina High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students
6. Carver College And Career Academy
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester, VA
Chester, VA has 6 middle schools with 6,291 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 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations.
1. J.e.j. Moore Middle
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1393 Students
2. Matoaca Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
3. Elizabeth Davis Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1337 Students
4. Carver Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
5. Salem Church Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 910 Students
6. John Rolfe Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, VA
Chester, VA has 14 elementary schools with 7,296 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 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations.
1. Middle Road Elementary
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
2. Enon Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students
3. Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
4. Elizabeth Scott Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students
5. Harrowgate Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
6. Ecoff Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 730 Students
7. Ettrick Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
8. C.c. Wells Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
9. Salem Church Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
10. C.e. Curtis Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 727 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, VA has a total population of 48,668 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, VA
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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