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2 schools in Chester

Texas · Public K-12

Of all public K-12 schools in Texas, 2 sit inside Chester city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 195 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Chester

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
195
-11 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 85%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CHESTER ELElementaryPK-0572
CHESTER H SHigh06-12123

About Chester

Public education in Chester, Texas runs across 2 schools that teaches roughly 195 students. By footprint, Chester sits in the rural-scale bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 98, meaningfully below the state mean of about 606.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 195 students, shrank 5% from the 206 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 91% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Chester discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Chester?
Chester, Texas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 195 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Chester?
Chester has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Chester?
CHESTER H S is the largest public school in Chester by enrollment, with approximately 123 students.
What school districts serve Chester?
Chester public schools are operated by CHESTER ISD.
What grade levels do public schools in Chester cover?
Public schools in Chester serve students from pre-K through grade 12.