For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 508 students in Chester, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Chester, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Chester, NH is Chester Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 Murphy Dr.
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, NH include Chester Academy.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
1 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 NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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