Best Chester Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 232 students in Chester, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 939 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Chester, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Chester, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Chester, IL (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
835 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-3120
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chester, IL?
2 private schools are located in Chester, IL.
What percentage of students in Chester go to private school?
20% 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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