Washington Avenue School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chatham, New Jersey 07928 · School District of the Chathams
#87 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#278 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Avenue School
Washington Avenue School is a public elementary located in Chatham, in the School District of the Chathams school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–3. In 2025 it enrolled 286 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 87th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 286.
There are 6 schools in Chatham; Washington Avenue School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)3.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington Avenue School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Avenue School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lafayette Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
554 students · 840 m away
Chatham Middle School
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students · 1.0 km away
Chatham High School
Chatham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,205 students · 1.0 km away
Milton Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
301 students · 1.5 km away
Kings Road School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students · 1.8 km away
Washington Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
323 students · 1.9 km away
Southern Boulevard School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades K–3
369 students · 2.0 km away
Summit High School
Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,198 students · 2.5 km away
Madison Junior School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students · 2.7 km away
Primary Center at Wilson
Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
203 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Durban Avenue Elementary School
Hopatcong · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
286 students
Lenna W. Conrow Elementary School
Long Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
286 students
Cambridge Park Elementary School
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
286 students
Alloway Township School
Alloway · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
285 students
Horace Mann Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
Charles L. Spragg School
Egg Harbor City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
285 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Avenue School a good school?
Washington Avenue School has a Success Index (US) of 93.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #87 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Washington Avenue School ranks #87 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #278 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Avenue School?
Washington Avenue School had 286 students in 2025.
Is Washington Avenue School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Avenue School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Avenue School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Avenue School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.