For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 232 students in Chester, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 968 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Chester, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Chester, IL include St. John Lutheran School and St. Marys School.
100% of private schools in Chester, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Chester Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition listed
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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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