Total enrollment
9,557
+383 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
11 schools in Chester
Virginia · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Chester comes to roughly 9,557 students across 11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Chester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 44%
% Hispanic
23%
was 15%
% Black
37%
was 33%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
24,474
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
9,557
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
11
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.C. Wells Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 606 |
| C.E. Curtis Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 767 |
| Carver College and Career Academy | High | 09-12 | 272 |
| Carver Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 970 |
| Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy | Elementary | PK-PK | 326 |
| Ecoff Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 764 |
| Elizabeth Davis Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 1,364 |
| Elizabeth Scott Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 729 |
| Enon Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 691 |
| Harrowgate Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 486 |
| Thomas Dale High | High | 09-12 | 2,582 |
About Chester
Chester, Virginia is home to 11 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 9,557 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.
On the school-mix side, the city comprises 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Chester is around 869 students, 29% noticeably above the Virginia average of about 672.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chester has grew 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 9,174 students to 9,557. The school count climbed from 10 to 11 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 44% to 31%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Chester discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.