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

Best Chester Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,818 students in Chester, SC.

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

Chester, SC public elementary schools have an score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.

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

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Academy For Teaching And Learning

Charter School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
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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: #22.

Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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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: #33.

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: #44.

Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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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: #55.

Chester Middle School

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

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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 elementary schools in Chester, SC?

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

How many public elementary schools are located in Chester?

5 public elementary schools are located in Chester.

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

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

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