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Best 07928 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,307 students in 07928, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 07928 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07928, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07928, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton Avenue School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16 Milton Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2508
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Avenue School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
221 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2507
Gr: 4-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southern Boulevard School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
192 Southern Boulevard
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2509
Gr: K-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
102 Washington Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2510
Gr: K-3 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
480 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2506
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07928, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07928, NJ include Milton Avenue School, Lafayette Avenue School and Southern Boulevard School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07928?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07928.
What is the racial composition of students in 07928?
07928 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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