For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,523 students in 07928, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 687 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 07928, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07928, NJ are Milton Avenue School, Lafayette Avenue School and Southern Boulevard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07928 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07928, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07928, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton Avenue School
(Math: 80-89% | 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: #22.
Lafayette Avenue School
(Math: 81% | 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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southern Boulevard School
(Math: 80-84% | 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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | 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: #55.
Chatham High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
255 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2505
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,216 students
Rank: #66.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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 schools in 07928, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07928, NJ include Milton Avenue School, Lafayette Avenue School and Southern Boulevard School.
How many public schools are located in 07928?
6 public schools are located in 07928.
What percentage of students in 07928 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 07928 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07928?
07928 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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