For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,119 students in Chester, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 235 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chester, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Chester, NJ are Black River Middle School, West Morris Central High School and Bragg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black River Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
West Morris Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #33.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Rt. 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Grades: PK-2
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, NJ include Black River Middle School, West Morris Central High School and Bragg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester, NJ?
4 public schools are located in Chester, NJ.
What percentage of students in Chester, NJ go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chester, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester, NJ?
Chester, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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