For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 637 students in Chester, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Chester, IL is Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chester, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chester, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Chester, IL include Chester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chester?
1 public preschools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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