Lafayette Avenue School
CHATHAM, NJ · School District of the Chathams · Grades 4-5
102nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
Lafayette Avenue School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lafayette Avenue School 102nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 92th in 2025.
Lafayette Avenue School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 550 students tested
Lafayette Avenue School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 494 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 63.8% | ▼ 20.7 pts | |
| Asian | 8.1% | 19.8% | ▲ 11.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 8.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 7.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Lafayette Avenue School
Typical home value $1.38M in zip 07928 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lafayette Avenue School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Washington Avenue SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 0.5 mi away174th of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 79% - 9Southern Boulevard SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 0.7 mi away253rd of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 75% - 8Kings Road SchoolMadison Public School District · 1.2 mi away328th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 61% - 10Milton Avenue SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 1.4 mi away9th of 1,324
ELA 89% · Math 89% - 10Washington Elementary SchoolSummit Public School District · 1.5 mi away18th of 1,324
ELA 90% · Math 84% - –Primary Center at WilsonSummit Public School District · 1.7 mi away
- 10Salt Brook SchoolNew Providence School District · 1.7 mi away16th of 1,324
ELA 89% · Math 86% - 10Franklin Elementary SchoolSummit Public School District · 2 mi away6th of 1,324
ELA 90% · Math 92%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lafayette Avenue School in?
Lafayette Avenue School is part of the School District of the Chathams district in CHATHAM, New Jersey.
Is Lafayette Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lafayette Avenue School 102nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Avenue School?
White 64%, Asian 20%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 7% (494 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lafayette Avenue School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07928 is $1.38M 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.