For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 45 students in Chester, NH (there are , serving 508 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Chester, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
草榴社区 Schools in Chester, NH (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chester Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Chester, New Hampshire 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Imagination Station (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool
127 Haverhill Rd
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-2345
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-2345
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Overview
This Town (Chester)
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
45 Students
31,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
9%
2%
# White Students
14 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
31%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 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
9 Students
10,867 Students
% of Others Students
20%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Chester, NH?
2 private schools are located in Chester, NH.
What percentage of students in Chester go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
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