For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 546 students in Chester, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, VT are Green Mountain Union High School and Chester Andover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Chester, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Mountain Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Chester Andover Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chester, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Chester, VT include Green Mountain Union High School and Chester Andover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
2 public schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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