For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 12 students in Chester, CA (there are 3 public schools, serving 282 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Chester, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Chester, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Private Schools in Chester, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
198 Main St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 596-3343
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 596-3343
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Chester)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
12 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
56%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,465 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
4 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
33%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
25%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Chester, CA?
1 private schools are located in Chester, CA.
What percentage of students in Chester go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chester?
100% of private schools in Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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