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Chester ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 232 students in Chester, IL, 19% of all K-12 students in Chester, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Chester, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chester ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
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Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Catholic
835 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-3120
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Chester, IL ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

2
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
232
Students
-18.3% (-52 students) 10-yr
$1,823
Avg. Tuition
2%
Students of Color
-66.7% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
232 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025116166179
2024116162172
202394171174
2022110178185
2021110174180
202078168171
2019131174175
2018131171172
2017142177180
2016142175178
2015142168167
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% Students of Color
2%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%34%34%
20242%34%34%
20223%34%33%
20213%34%32%
20203%35%32%
20192%33%31%
20182%33%31%
20176%34%32%
20166%34%32%
20156%35%32%
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0.46
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.470.660.65
20240.470.660.65
20230.400.660.65
20220.380.650.64
20210.380.650.64
20200.370.660.64
20190.230.650.63
20180.230.650.63
20170.400.620.61
20160.400.620.61
20150.400.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
151 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
65%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202565%51%52%
202465%51%52%
202372%51%52%
202275%53%54%
202175%52%54%
202077%52%54%
201987%53%56%
201887%53%56%
201775%56%58%
201675%56%58%
201575%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
79 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202534%26%26%
202434%26%26%
202328%26%25%
202223%25%25%
202123%25%25%
202022%25%24%
201911%25%24%
201811%24%23%
201721%22%22%
201621%23%22%
201521%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,823
$10,423
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$12.3 million
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chester, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Chester, IL include St. John Lutheran School and St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in Chester?
2 private schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of students in Chester go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chester?
100% of private schools in Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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