Chester Elementary School
Chester, NY · Chester Union Free School District · Grades PK-5
1,113th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Chester Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chester Elementary School 1,113th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Chester Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Chester Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 389 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29.0% | 43.2% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| White | 51.1% | 37.5% | ▼ 13.6 pts | |
| Black | 9.0% | 12.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.3% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Chester Elementary School
Typical home value $531K in zip 10918 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Chester Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Goshen Intermediate SchoolGoshen Central School District · 3.6 mi away1,333rd of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 52% - –Scotchtown Avenue SchoolGoshen Central School District · 3.8 mi away
- 2Round Hill Elementary SchoolWashingtonville Central School District · 5.3 mi away1,899th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 38% - 4North Main Street SchoolMonroe-Woodbury Central School District · 5.4 mi away1,524th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 49% - 6Golden Hill ElementaryFlorida Union Free School District · 5.5 mi away1,039th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 55% - –Kirya Joel Early Childhood Educational CentrKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District · 6.4 mi away
- –Kiryas Joel Village SchoolKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District · 6.5 mi away
- 5Pine Tree Elementary SchoolMonroe-Woodbury Central School District · 6.9 mi away1,259th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chester Elementary School in?
Chester Elementary School is part of the Chester Union Free School District district in Chester, New York.
Is Chester Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chester Elementary School 1,113th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Chester Elementary School?
Hispanic 43%, White 38%, Black 13%, Asian 3% (389 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chester Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10918 is $531K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.