For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 282 students in Chester, CA (there are , serving 12 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Chester, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, CA are Chester Junior/senior High School and Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Gr: K-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, CA include Chester Junior/senior High School and Chester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
3 public schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of students in Chester go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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