For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 331 students in Chester, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Chester, IL is Chester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Chester, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chester High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Regional Voc System
Vocational School
1 Taylor St Rm 101
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 680-0154
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 680-0154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chester, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Chester, IL include Chester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
2 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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