Summary:
Zip code 06412, encompassing Chester, Connecticut, is served by a single elementary school: Chester Elementary School, which enrolls 198 students across grades PK–6 and belongs to the Chester School District.
As the only elementary school in the area, Chester Elementary’s performance is best measured against statewide benchmarks—and by that standard, it is a clear standout. The school holds a 4-star rating, with its district ranked 31st out of 153 Connecticut districts (80th percentile) and the school itself ranked 91st out of 491 elementary schools (81st percentile) for the 2025–2026 school year. Academic proficiency exceeds state averages on every reported test. In English language arts, 66.7% of 4th graders and 70.8% of 5th graders met proficiency, compared to roughly 51–54% statewide. Mathematics results are even more striking: 83.3% of 5th graders and 74.3% of 6th graders were proficient, outpacing state averages by 37.5 and 29.9 percentage points, respectively. Science proficiency reached 73.5% in 5th grade versus 52.2% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is exceptionally low at 4.1%, just a quarter of the 16.4% state rate, indicating strong attendance and family engagement.
While the school remains high-achieving, its state ranking has slipped from 34th (5 stars) in 2023–2024 to 91st in the following two years. Year-over-year 3rd grade math proficiency declined from 77.1% to 70.6%, though still far above the state’s 52.2%. With only 198 students, small cohort sizes can cause notable fluctuations. The school serves a moderate share of economically disadvantaged students (28.28% free/reduced-price lunch) yet still posts exceptional scores, and per-pupil spending is substantial at $23,501 (2018–2019). For parents, Chester Elementary offers strong academics—especially in math—along with exceptional attendance and a supportive, well-funded environment, though limited comparability within the zip code means state benchmarks are the most useful reference.
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