Best Chester Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 538 students in Chester, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Chester, NY is Chester Academy-middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Chester, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chester Academy-middle/high School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Chester, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Academy-middle/high School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
64 Hambletonian Ave
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, NY include Chester Academy-middle/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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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