Chester School District

Chester School District has one school, Chester Academy, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at 22 Murphy Drive in Chester, New Hampshire.

Because Chester Academy is the district’s only school, there are no schools to compare within the district; its results represent the district overall. The school enrolls 508 students and reports an 11.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Academically, it performs above the New Hampshire average in reading and mathematics. In 2025–2026, 65% of students were proficient in reading compared with 55% statewide, while 55% were proficient in mathematics compared with 44% statewide. Reading is the school’s clearest strength, with every tested grade exceeding the state result. Seventh grade was especially strong, with 83% proficiency in reading and 76% in mathematics. Eighth-grade reading was also excellent at 78%.

Mathematics performance is positive overall but uneven. Eighth-grade mathematics was a significant weakness, with only 21% of students proficient compared with 40% statewide, despite the same grade’s strong reading performance. This sharp subject difference is the main issue parents may want to explore, particularly regarding math course placement, curriculum transitions, and support for students preparing for high school. Science is the school’s lowest-performing subject: 37% of students were proficient, nearly matching the 38% state average. Still, science improved from 31% the previous year, while reading remained steady at 65%. The school’s reported ranking also improved substantially, moving from the 51st percentile in 2023–2024 to the 67th percentile in 2025–2026. Overall, Chester Academy offers strong literacy results, above-average mathematics achievement, and improving science performance, with eighth-grade mathematics the most important area for improvement.