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Chester KinderCare
Goddard School-rivers Bend

Chester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 410 students in Chester, VA, 4% of all K-12 students in Chester, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chester Private Schools (2026-27)

Goddard School-rivers Bend Photo
Goddard School-rivers Bend
Gr: PK-K | 248 students
Daycare / Preschool
13036 Rivers Bend Boulevard
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-0096
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Chester KinderCare Photo
Chester KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4021 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-1464
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Map of Primrose At Ironbridge Corner
Primrose At Ironbridge Corner
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool
11351 Iron Creek Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 751-0233
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Chester, VA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
410
Students
45%
Students of Color
82:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
410 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
45%
31%
0.19
0.65
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
24 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
6%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
369 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
90%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
82:1
11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chester, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Chester, VA is Goddard School-rivers Bend.
How many private schools are located in Chester?
3 private schools are located in Chester.
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 VA state average of 11%).
Which private schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Chester include: Chester KinderCare vs. Goddard School-rivers Bend

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