For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,307 students in 07928, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07928, NJ are Milton Avenue School, Southern Boulevard School and Washington Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07928 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07928, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07928, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton Avenue School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16 Milton Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2508
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2508
Grades: PK-3
| 299 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southern Boulevard School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
192 Southern Boulevard
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2509
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2509
Grades: K-3
| 380 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington Avenue School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Washington Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2510
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2510
Grades: K-3
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Avenue School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2507
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2507
Grades: 4-5
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2506
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2506
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07928, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07928, NJ include Milton Avenue School, Southern Boulevard School and Washington Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07928?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07928.
What is the racial composition of students in 07928?
07928 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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