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Best Chester County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,590 students in Chester County, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 173 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Chester County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chester County, SC are Chester Senior High School, Lewisville High School and Lewisville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Chester County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Lewisville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lewisville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4006 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Great Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Lewisville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3595 Lancaster Highway
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
835-c Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Chester Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Chester County Career Center
Vocational School
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Chester County, SC include Chester Senior High School, Lewisville High School and Lewisville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester County?
12 public schools are located in Chester County.
What percentage of students in Chester County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chester County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County?
Chester County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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