Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Milton Avenue School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Milton Avenue School serves the northeast part of Chatham, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milton Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Milton Avenue School's student population of 301 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Milton Avenue School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton Avenue School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milton Avenue School's ranking?
Milton Avenue School is ranked #41 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Milton Avenue School often compared to?
Milton Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Avenue School, Southern Boulevard School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Milton Avenue School?
301 students attend Milton Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Milton Avenue School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milton Avenue School?
Milton Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milton Avenue School offer ?
Milton Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton Avenue School part of?
Milton Avenue School is part of School District Of The Chathams.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is unsupportive if you are a working parent. The administration is very rude and not helpful, and frankly it is annoying to be talked down to every time you have a question.
The teachers are great, but the curriculum is very unexciting and they are not concerned with developing individual growth. They are more concerned with test scores to keep their rating (and funding) high, than helping the students themselves. I do not think it deserves it's reputation. We are actually transferring to a private school with better academics and a better staff.
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