For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Chester, VT.
The top ranked public schools in Chester, VT are Green Mountain Union High School and Chester Andover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Chester, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Mountain Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Andover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Chester, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Grades: 7-12
| 334 students
Windsor Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
89 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-3365
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-3365
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, VT include Green Mountain Union High School and Chester Andover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
2 public schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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