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Best Schools in Chatham, NJ
Chatham, NJ has 17 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,852 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Chatham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chatham, NJ
The top high schools in Chatham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students
2. Summit High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1161 Students
3. Chatham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District Of The Chathams • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chatham, NJ
The top middle schools in Chatham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 5 • 388 Students
2. Millburn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students
3. Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
4. Chatham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District Of The Chathams • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chatham, NJ
The top elementary schools in Chatham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milton Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District Of The Chathams • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 282 Students
2. Hartshorn School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 437 Students
3. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 310 Students
4. Lafayette Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District Of The Chathams • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 545 Students
5. Washington Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District Of The Chathams • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 296 Students
6. Southern Boulevard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District Of The Chathams • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 373 Students
7. Sprout House
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sprout House • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 49 Students
8. The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 82 Students
9. Primary Center At Wilson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chatham, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chatham, NJ has a total population of 18,786 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chatham, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chatham, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chatham, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chatham, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chatham, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chatham, NJ
How many schools are in Chatham, NJ?
Chatham, NJ has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,852 students in total.
How do schools in Chatham perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Chatham score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Chatham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chatham?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Chatham
6 of 6 schools in Chatham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in Chatham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Chatham High School
- Chatham Middle School
- Lafayette Avenue School
- Milton Avenue School
- Southern Boulevard School
- Washington Avenue School
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.