For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 236 students in Chester, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, MT are Chester-joplin-inverness School, Chester-joplin-inverness High School and Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Chester, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chester-joplin-inverness High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Sage Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
1262 Whitlash Rd
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, MT include Chester-joplin-inverness School, Chester-joplin-inverness High School and Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
5 public schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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