Total enrollment
236
+35 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Chester
Montana · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Chester reaches 236 students across 5 schools, with a level mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Chester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 92%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 | Middle | 07-08 | 30 |
| Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS | High | 09-12 | 54 |
| Chester-Joplin-Inverness Schl | Elementary | PK-06 | 124 |
| Hi-Line Colony School | Elementary | PK-08 | 23 |
| Sage Creek Elementary | Elementary | PK-08 | 5 |
About Chester
Public education in Chester, Montana runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 236 students. By footprint, Chester sits in the low-population bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Chester average about 47 students each, 73% noticeably below the Montana norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Chester has grew 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 201 students to 236. Chester now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chester discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.