For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 246 students in Chester, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Chester, VT is Chester Andover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chester, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Andover Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chester, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chester, VT include Chester Andover Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chester?
1 public elementary schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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