For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Chester, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Chester, MA is Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
(413) 685-1360
Chester, MA 01011
(413) 685-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, MA include Chester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
1 public schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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