Washington Avenue School
CHATHAM, NJ · School District of the Chathams
Regular public school · Grades K-3 · Suburb, large
174th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 87%▼ Declining
102 WASHINGTON AVENUE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928
(973)457-2510NCES ID 340000406018Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Washington Avenue School 174th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 87th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 47 students tested · no science: NJ tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 3
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 292 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 72.3% | ▼ 13.8 pts | |
| Asian | 7.3% | 13.7% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 6.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.8% | ▲ 6.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.38M in zip 07928 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Washington Avenue School
- #102Lafayette Avenue SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 0.5 mi away102nd of 1,324
ELA 77% ▲9 · Math 78% ▼1Compare - #9Milton Avenue SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 0.9 mi away9th of 1,324
ELA 89% ▲21 · Math 89% ▲10Compare - #328Kings Road SchoolMadison Public School District · 1.1 mi away328th of 1,324
ELA 70% ▲2 · Math 61% ▼18Compare - #18Washington Elementary SchoolSummit Public School District · 1.2 mi away18th of 1,324
ELA 90% ▲22 · Math 84% ▲5Compare - #253Southern Boulevard SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 1.2 mi away253rd of 1,324
ELA 64% ▼4 · Math 75% ▼4Compare - –Primary Center at WilsonSummit Public School District · 1.7 mi awayCompare
- #28Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary SchoolSummit Public School District · 1.9 mi away28th of 1,324
ELA 85% ▲17 · Math 86% ▲7Compare - #16Salt Brook SchoolNew Providence School District · 2 mi away16th of 1,324
ELA 89% ▲21 · Math 86% ▲7Compare
What school district is Washington Avenue School in?
Washington Avenue School is part of the School District of the Chathams district in CHATHAM, New Jersey.
Is Washington Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Avenue School 174th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Avenue School?
White 72%, Asian 14%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 7% (292 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington 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.