For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 293 students in Chester, VT.
The top-ranked public high school in Chester, VT is Green Mountain Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Chester, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green Mountain Union High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Mountain Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Gr: 7-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Chester, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, VT include Green Mountain Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
1 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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