Total enrollment
295
-95 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Chester
California · Public K-12
Chester's public-school directory totals 3 schools, with student enrollment near 295 (1 elementary and 2 high).
7-year change in Chester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 80%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almanor High (Continuation) | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Chester Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 171 |
| Chester Junior/Senior High | High | 07-12 | 124 |
About Chester
Public education in Chester, California runs across 3 schools that enrolls roughly 295 students. By footprint, Chester sits in the thinly populated bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 2 high.
Schools in Chester average about 98 students each, 83% below the California norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chester has shrank 24% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 390 students to 295. Over that span, Chester closed 1 school, going from 3 to 2. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 80% to 69% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Chester discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.