Chester: Schools & Education
Chester is served by 11 public schools. Thomas Dale High is the largest at 2,556 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,584 students.
- ~2,225 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
11 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,225 residents per school. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
GODDARD SCHOOL-RIVERS BEND
13036 RIVERS BEND BLVD
PRIMROSE AT IRONBRIDGE CORNER
11351 IRON CREEK RD
RONALD REAGAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
500 BAPTIST DR
Schools (11)
CARVER MIDDLE
6-8 · 1,022 students · 3800 Cougar Trail, Chester VA 23831 · (804)524-3620
Enon Elementary
-1-5 · 781 students · 2001 E. Hundred Rd., Chester VA 23836 · (804)530-5720
THOMAS DALE HIGH
9-12 · 2,556 students · 3626 W. Hundred Rd., Chester VA 23831 · (804)768-6245
Ecoff Elementary
-1-5 · 730 students · 5200 Ecoff Ave., Chester VA 23831 · (804)768-6185
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
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| School Districts · Districts | Chesterfield County Public Sch |
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| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
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| School Statistics · Total Schools | 11 |
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| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,584 |
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| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 686 |
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| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
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| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 6,060 |
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| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 63.2% |
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| Schools Count | 11 |
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Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (2)
Brightpoint Community College
5,792 students
Chester Career College
79 students
Colleges (2)
Brightpoint Community College
13101 Route 1 · 8047964000
Chester Career College
751 WEST HUNDRED ROAD · 8047519191
| Nearest College · Name | Empire Beauty School-Midlothian |
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| Nearest College · City | Midlothian |
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| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 920-4593 |
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| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
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Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (14)
BERMUDA HUNDRED CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
2025 FLORENCE AVENUE · CENTER BASED
CHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
4317 SCHOOL STREET · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
CHESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT - YOUTH CENTER
13710 HAPPY HILL ROAD · CENTER BASED
CHESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
13600 HAPPY HILL ROAD · CENTER BASED
CHESTER FAMILY YMCA
3011 WEST HUNDRED ROAD · CENTER BASED
CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER
4311 OLD LANE · CENTER BASED
GODDARD SCHOOL - RIVERS BEND
13036 RIVERS BEND BOULEVARD · CENTER BASED
IRONBRIDGE CHURCH
10900 IRONBRIDGE ROAD · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - CHESTER
4021 WEST HUNDRED ROAD · CENTER BASED
RIVER OF LOVE MINISTRIES
2206 EAST HUNDRED ROAD · CENTER BASED
RIVER'S BEND CHILDREN'S CENTER
12201 KINGSTON AVENUE · CENTER BASED
RIVER'S BEND CHILDREN'S CENTER
120 WEST HUNDRED ROAD · CENTER BASED
YMCA - ECOFF
5200 ECOFF AVENUE · SCHOOL BASED
YMCA-CURTIS
3600 W. HUNDRED ROAD · SCHOOL BASED
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Chester Library |
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| Nearest Library · Address | 11800 Centre Street |
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| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 318-8977 |
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| Nearest Library · Zip | 23831 |
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| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
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| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
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Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
CHESTER LIBRARY
8043188977 · 11800 CENTRE STREET, Chester VA 23831
ENON LIBRARY
8043188911 · 1801 ENON CHURCH ROAD, Chester VA 23836
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 26 |
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| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.8% |
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| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
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Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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