Best Public Schools in Chester, SC (2025-26)

Best Chester Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,559 students in Chester, SC (there are , serving 176 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Chester, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in Chester, SC are Chester Senior High School, Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, SC public schools have an score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Chester, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Chester Senior High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Top 20%

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1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161

Gr: 9-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #22.

Academy For Teaching And Learning

Charter School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
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Bottom 50%

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109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334

Gr: K-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #33.

Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279

Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #44.

Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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835-c Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282

Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #55.

Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275

Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #66.

Chester Middle School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
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Bottom 50%

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1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192

Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: n/an/a

Chester County Career Center

Vocational School

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1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991

Gr: 9-12

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Chester, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Chester Park Complex Elementary School (Closed 2023)

835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275

Gr: PK-5 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, SC?

The top ranked public schools in Chester, SC include Chester Senior High School, Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts.

How many public schools are located in Chester?

7 public schools are located in Chester.

What percentage of students in Chester go to public school?

94% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

Chester public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?