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Best Schools in Chester, VT
Chester, VT has 14 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,233 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Chester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester, VT
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Mountain Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Mountain Unified School District #77 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
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Projected Test Scores
West River Valley Union Education District #72b • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
3. Springfield High School
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Projected Test Scores
Springfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
4. Bellows Falls Union High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellows Falls Union High School District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester, VT
The top middle schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
2. Bellows Falls Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockingham School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, VT
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester Andover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Mountain Unified School District #77 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students
2. Flood Brook School
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Taconic And Green Regional School District #63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 308 Students
3. Union Street School
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Projected Test Scores
Springfield School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 250 Students
4. Saxton River Elementary School
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Rockingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 76 Students
5. Elm Hill School
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Springfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 390 Students
6. Cavendish Town Elementary School
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Green Mountain Unified School District #77 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
7. Ludlow Elementary School
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Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
8. Grafton Elementary School
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Windham Northeast Union Elementary School District #95 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, VT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, VT has a total population of 3,211 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, VT
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, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, VT.
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, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, VT
How many schools are in Chester, VT?
Chester, VT has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,233 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Chester score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, 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.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Chester
2 of 2 schools in Chester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 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.