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Chatham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 687 students in Chatham, NJ, 16% of all K-12 students in Chatham, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
17% of private schools in Chatham, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 687
  • Average Tuition: $21,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Chatham, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 687
  • Average Tuition: $21,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Chatham, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Chatham Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Patrick School Photo
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
45 Chatham St
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-4623
(3)
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Chatham Day School Photo
Chatham Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
700 Shunpike Road
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 410-0400
(10)
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Chatham KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
45 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-0009
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Eclc Of New Jersey
Gr: Inquire with school | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
21 Lum Ave
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-1700
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The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham Photo
The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
286 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 665-0071
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Sprout House
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
200 Main St
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-9658
(1)
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Chatham, NJ Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
687
Students
$21,000
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chatham)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
687 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
19%
40%
0.58
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
20 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
409 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
59%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
183 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
26%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,000
$16,975
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$15,839
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$59.71 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chatham, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Chatham, NJ is St. Patrick School.
How many private schools are located in Chatham?
6 private schools are located in Chatham.
How diverse are private schools in Chatham?
Chatham private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Chatham go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Chatham are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham?
17% of private schools in Chatham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Chatham are often viewed compared to one another?

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