For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 299 students in Chatham, NJ. The top-ranked public preschool in Chatham, NJ is Milton Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chatham, NJ (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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, NJ include Milton Avenue School. Chatham has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public preschools are located in Chatham?
1 public preschools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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