What types of schools are available in Chester, Virginia?

Chester, Virginia offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Chester, Virginia

Q: How many schools are in Chester, Virginia?

There are 11 schools in Chester, Virginia, serving 9,557 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Chester?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Chester, Virginia, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 11 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

9,557

Total Students

Across Chester

11.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

11 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,582 students at Thomas Dale High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Thomas Dale High

publichighGrade 9-12

3626 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3800 Cougar Trail, Chester, VA 23831

2001 E. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23836

Harrowgate Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

4000 Cougar Trail, Chester, VA 23831

C.C. Wells Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

13101 S. Chester Rd., Chester, VA 23831

C.E. Curtis Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3600 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831

Carver College And Career Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

12400 Branders Bridge Road, Chester, VA 23831

Elizabeth Davis Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

601 Corvus Court, Chester, VA 23836

Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy

publicelementaryPK-PK

155501 Harrowgate Road, Chester, VA 23831

Elizabeth Scott Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

813 Beginners Trail Loop, Chester, VA 23836

5200 Ecoff Ave., Chester, VA 23831

Detailed Overview of Schools in Chester

Chester, Virginia is home to 11 schools serving over 9,557 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chester, Virginia?

There are 11 schools in Chester, serving 9,557 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Chester?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Chester include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Chester?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Chester is 11.8:1.

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