For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,047 students in Chester, NJ (there are 2 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 Bragg Elementary School, Black River Middle School and West Morris Central High 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 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Black River Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
West Morris Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Rt. 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Grades: PK-2
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, NJ include Bragg Elementary School, Black River Middle School and West Morris Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
4 public schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of students in Chester go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chester include: Dickerson Elementary School vs. Bragg Elementary School, Bragg Elementary School vs. Dickerson Elementary School
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