Total enrollment
975
-3 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Chester
Illinois · Public K-12
Public schools in Chester number 3 per the latest NCES data, with about 975 students enrolled, an average school size of 325.
7-year change in Chester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 89%
% Hispanic
15%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Elem School | Elementary | PK-08 | 640 |
| Chester High School | High | 09-12 | 335 |
| Okaw Regional Voc System | High | 09-12 | 0 |
About Chester
Across Chester, Illinois, 3 public schools serves about 975 students between them.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, and 2 high.
Average school size in Chester is around 325 students, 32% noticeably below the Illinois average of about 480.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Chester has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 978 students to 975. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 7% to 15%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Chester discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.