Chester, IL is a small rural community located in Randolph County. The local school district, Chester Community Unit School District 139, serves the educational needs of the community's students. The district operates one elementary school, one middle school and one high school. It offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of its students in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities. According to GreatSchools, the schools in Chester Community Unit School District 139 have an overall rating of 7 out of 10 when compared to other schools in Illinois. As such, it appears that Chester provides a quality education for its students and families.
Chester schools spend $10,076 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 0 students per librarian, and 985 children per counselor.