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CHESTER IS MORE THAN A SCHOOL. IT’S AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE.

The Chester School District strives to promote a positive learning environment that fosters high academic standards and expectations for our students and our dedicated staff. We offer a challenging curriculum, which creates an environment that is appealing and responsive to each child's developmental needs. Critical thinking, initiative, problem-solving, collaboration, and perseverance are skills that the school district instills in each of our children to better prepare them to integrate into a globally diverse workforce.

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EXPLORE

Nestled in the heart of New Jersey, Chester is the perfect home for students who love to play, live, and learn outdoors.

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PLAY

Chester offers top-tier multi-sport athletics, travel opportunities, and a shared passion for outdoor adventure.

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LEARN

Chester offers small class sizes, interdisciplinary learning, and endless opportunities for real-world lessons.

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BELONG

Community begins with relationships - the carefully tended bonds that unite us with friends, coaches, and teachers.

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VISIT

The best way to see if Chester is right for you is to visit us! Schedule a visit and see what makes Chester so special!

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BY THE NUMBERS

Leading art, music and theater programs, championship athletics, innovative facilities, and endless opportunities beyond the classroom — these are the things that make Chester like no place else.

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Pre-K - 8

Grades Served

3

Schools

1,025

Student Enrollment

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

105

Teachers

Top 20%

New Jersey School Ranking

OUR STORIES
Our students make Chester one of the most exceptional public schools in New Jersey.

“At Everglade, I’ve been able to explore a wide array of interests—from Latin to economics to stagecraft. In fact, the variety of opportunities here has put me on an unexpected path: I’ve become heavily involved in the theater program, particularly the behind-the-scenes technical work of designing and setting up shows.”

ADRIAN YOUNG, Class of 2026

“I’ve never been an artist, but learning photography has shown me that every person can be creative no matter what. Since taking Intro to Digital Photography, I cofounded the Photography Club and am looking forward to taking my fourth photography class next year!”

CALI MERCER, Class of 2026

“Now in the Everglade jazz band, I have leveled up, recording high-quality songs and competing nationally, thanks to the many resources at Everglade—resources that my eight-year-old self could have only dreamed of.”

JORDAN BOOKER, Class of 2026

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