For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 536 students in Chester, NY.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Academy-middle/high School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Hambletonian Ave
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2231
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2231
Grades: 6-12
| 536 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chester, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chester, NY include Chester Academy-middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
1 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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