For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,548 students in 07928, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 690 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 07928, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07928, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: 3-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: K-3 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: K-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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?
85% of all K-12 students in 07928 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07928?
07928 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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