Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
BUDD LAKE, NJ · Mount Olive Township School District · Grades K-5
536th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 60%· Stable
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chester M. Stephens Elementary School 536th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 60th in 2025.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 355 students tested
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 713 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 40.4% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 25.2% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Asian | 18.2% | 24.3% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.7% | 6.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Typical home value $564K in zip 07828 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Tinc Rd. Elementary SchoolMount Olive Township School District · 0.8 mi away314th of 1,324
ELA 65% · Math 67% - 8Sandshore Rd. Elementary SchoolMount Olive Township School District · 2.3 mi away343rd of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 61% - 8Mountain View Elementary SchoolMount Olive Township School District · 2.7 mi away380th of 1,324
ELA 66% · Math 60% - 8Benedict A. Cucinella SchoolWashington Township School District · 3 mi away307th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 62% - 5Netcong Elementary SchoolNetcong School District · 3.1 mi away735th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 38% - 7Jefferson Elementary SchoolRoxbury Township School District · 3.4 mi away506th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 4Kennedy Elementary SchoolRoxbury Township School District · 3.8 mi away825th of 1,324
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 7Valley Road SchoolStanhope School District · 4 mi away477th of 1,324
ELA 65% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chester M. Stephens Elementary School in?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is part of the Mount Olive Township School District district in BUDD LAKE, New Jersey.
Is Chester M. Stephens Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chester M. Stephens Elementary School 536th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chester M. Stephens Elementary School?
White 40%, Hispanic 25%, Asian 24%, Black 6% (713 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chester M. Stephens Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07828 is $564K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.