For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 637 students in Chester, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Chester, IL is Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, IL include Chester Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
1 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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