Chester Elementary

Chester Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, MA, part of the Gateway. The school serves approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 89.7th percentile among MA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math, 2 points below the state average and 46% in reading/language arts, 0 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $87,012, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Chester Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, Chester Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Chester Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.