Total enrollment
931
-20 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Chester
New York · Public K-12
Chester's public schools total 2 across the city, with enrollment of about 931 and an average school size near 466.
4-year change in Chester
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,033
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
931
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER ACADEMY-MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | High | 06-12 | 538 |
| CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 393 |
About Chester
Public education in Chester, New York runs across 2 schools that enrolls roughly 931 students. By footprint, Chester sits in the small bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 466, noticeably below the state mean of about 519.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Chester has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 951 students to 931.
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