For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 331 students in Chester, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Chester, IL is Chester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Chester, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chester High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Regional Voc System
Vocational School
1 Taylor St Rm 101
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 680-0154
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 680-0154
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, IL include Chester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
2 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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