Best Public Schools in Chatham, NJ

Summary:

The School District of the Chathams in Chatham, New Jersey, is home to 6 highly-ranked schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its exceptional academic performance, with several standout schools that are among the best in the state.

The top-performing elementary schools in the district are Milton Avenue School, ranked #1 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools, and Washington Avenue School, ranked #16 in the state. Both schools have a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive test scores, with over 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the high school level, Chatham High School ranks in the top 25 out of 415 New Jersey high schools, with a 91.1% graduation rate and only a 1.2% dropout rate.

Overall, the School District of the Chathams is a high-performing district, with schools that consistently exceed state averages in academic achievement. The district's strong rankings, ratings, and test scores make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)			NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)							NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)			NJSLA Algebra II (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chatham High School	Public	9-12	255 Lafayette Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2505	1,216	102	11.9	1.3%	899 (73.9%)	11 (0.9%)	80 (6.6%)	166 (13.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (4.9%)	78.3	58^th of 426 public high schools	86.4%		79.3	47^th of 422 public high schools	88.9%	11			74.5							77.3								85.3	85.3		9.3	10.3	95.2	95.2	$9,966		$9,966
Chatham Middle School	Public	6-8	480 Main Street	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2506	842	82	10.3	1.3%	594 (70.5%)	12 (1.4%)	57 (6.8%)	122 (14.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.5%)	77.3	142^nd of 743 public middle schools	80.9%		80	126^th of 748 public middle schools	83.2%	16		43.7					72.7	75.3	67.8					62.2	68.7	11.5	100.0		100.0	58.0		61.1			$8,721		$8,721
Lafayette Avenue School	Public	4-5	221 Lafayette Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2507	494	51	9.6	2.2%	315 (63.8%)	6 (1.2%)	35 (7.1%)	98 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.1%)								(n/a)	61.2				76.4	81.0						78.2	81.0												$8,728	$59	$8,669
Milton Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-3	16 Milton Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2508	299	26	11.6	1.0%	212 (70.9%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.7%)	44 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	99	1^st of 1338 public elementary schools	99.9%		96.5	11^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.2%	10				94.7							98.2														$12,491		$12,491
Washington Avenue School	Public	K-3	102 Washington Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2510	292	26	11.1	2.1%	211 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	40 (13.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	96.4	16^th of 1338 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.2	13^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.0%	3				82.5							87.8														$8,994		$8,994
Southern Boulevard School	Public	K-3	192 Southern Boulevard	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2509	380	36	10.5	1.8%	256 (67.4%)	9 (2.4%)	23 (6.1%)	54 (14.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.2%)	91.7	83^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	93.8%		90.8	108^th of 1342 public elementary schools	92.0%	25				69.2							84.6														$8,780		$8,780

Cities Near Chatham

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Madison	1.11 mi	5	66^th
Summit	1.7 mi	9	26^th
New Providence	1.86 mi	5	14^th
Florham Park	3.12 mi	3	72^nd
Short Hills	3.24 mi	3	5^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Chatham, NJ

Milton Avenue School

Washington Avenue School

Southern Boulevard School

Chatham High School

Chatham Middle School

Lafayette Avenue School

Cities Near Chatham