Chester Elem School
Chester, IL · Chester CUSD 139 · Grades PK - 8
1,354th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
Chester Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chester Elem School 1,354th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Chester Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Chester Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 637 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 81.0% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 14.1% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Chester Elem School
Typical home value $135K in zip 62233 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Chester Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Steeleville Elem SchoolSteeleville CUSD 138 · 11 mi away1,405th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 27% - 4Trico Elementary SchoolTrico CUSD 176 · 14.2 mi away1,358th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 3Evansville Attendance CenterSparta CUSD 140 · 14.3 mi away1,501st of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 26% - 4Sparta Lincoln SchoolSparta CUSD 140 · 17 mi away1,301st of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 27% - 9Prairie Du Rocher Elem SchoolPrairie Du Rocher CCSD 134 · 19.2 mi away410th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 59% - 5Coulterville Elementary SchoolCoulterville USD 1 · 22.6 mi away1,166th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 49% - 6Red Bud Elem SchoolRed Bud CUSD 132 · 22.6 mi away882nd of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 35% - 3Marissa Elem SchoolMarissa CUSD 40 · 23.9 mi away1,614th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chester Elem School in?
Chester Elem School is part of the Chester CUSD 139 district in Chester, Illinois.
Is Chester Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chester Elem School 1,354th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chester Elem School?
White 81%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 4%, Black 1% (637 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chester Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62233 is $135K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.