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Chester KinderCare
Goddard School-rivers Bend

Chester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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 (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
410
Students
+53.6% (+143 students) 10-yr
45%
Students of Color
-13.5% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
82:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+241.7% (+58.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
410 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025205169179
2024205163172
2023120167174
2022166171185
2021166165180
2020166158171
201973161175
201873158172
2017134166180
2016134163178
2015134149167
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% Students of Color
45%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202544%31%34%
202444%31%34%
202376%31%33%
202258%30%33%
202158%29%32%
202058%29%32%
201938%28%31%
201838%28%31%
201752%31%32%
201652%31%32%
201552%32%32%
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0.19
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.190.650.65
20240.190.650.65
20230.310.650.65
20220.130.640.64
20210.130.640.64
20200.130.640.64
20190.310.620.63
20180.310.620.63
20170.440.610.61
20160.440.600.61
20150.440.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20232%7%5%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20232%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%4%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%8%7%
20244%8%7%
20238%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20194%8%7%
20184%8%7%
201715%8%7%
201615%8%7%
201515%9%8%
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# White Students
24 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
6%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20256%49%52%
20246%49%52%
20235%48%52%
20223%51%54%
20213%51%54%
20203%52%54%
201911%53%56%
201811%53%56%
201711%56%58%
201611%56%58%
201511%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 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
369 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
90%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202590%32%26%
202490%32%26%
202382%33%25%
202293%32%25%
202193%31%25%
202093%30%24%
201982%31%24%
201882%30%23%
201773%29%22%
201673%28%22%
201573%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
82:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202582:110:111:1
202482:111:111:1
202348:111:111:1
2022111:111:111:1
2021111:111:111:1
2020111:111:112:1
201973:110:112:1
201873:110:112:1
201724:110:112:1
201624:110:112:1
201524:111:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

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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