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Chatham Day School
St. Patrick School Top 22 · Oldest Founding Date (NJ)

Chatham Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 390 students in Chatham, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
50% of private elementary schools in Chatham, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chatham Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

St. Patrick School Photo
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 15 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, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
390
Students
-48.1% (-361 students) 10-yr
$21,000
Avg. Tuition
-30.0% (-$9,000) 8-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-7.1% (-1 student) 9-yr
15%
Students of Color
+15.4% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chatham)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
390 Students
139,442 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025195220199
2024195216192
2023175215193
2022175215205
2021175213201
2020175208188
2019183215193
2018189216190
2017186217199
2016196215196
2015250200183
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% Students of Color
15%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202515%40%33%
202415%39%32%
202325%39%32%
202225%39%32%
202125%39%31%
202025%39%31%
201925%38%31%
201820%37%30%
201721%38%31%
201621%38%31%
201513%37%31%
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0.47
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.470.600.64
20240.470.610.64
20230.550.620.63
20220.550.610.62
20210.550.610.62
20200.550.610.62
20190.530.620.61
20180.550.620.60
20170.410.610.59
20160.440.610.59
20150.430.620.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20235%7%5%
20224%6%5%
20214%6%5%
20204%7%5%
20194%6%4%
20185%6%4%
20174%5%4%
20164%5%4%
20154%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%8%9%
20249%8%9%
202312%8%9%
202211%9%8%
202111%9%9%
202011%9%9%
201910%9%8%
20189%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%7%8%
20241%7%8%
20235%8%8%
20227%9%7%
20217%9%8%
20207%9%8%
20192%10%8%
20182%10%8%
20176%10%7%
20166%10%8%
20156%10%8%
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# White Students
285 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
71%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202571%60%55%
202471%59%55%
202365%58%55%
202265%58%57%
202165%58%57%
202065%58%58%
201965%58%59%
201863%58%59%
201776%59%61%
201674%59%61%
201574%57%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
63 Students
26,404 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202516%18%22%
202416%19%22%
202313%19%22%
202213%18%22%
202113%18%20%
202013%17%19%
201919%17%20%
201821%17%20%
201711%17%19%
201613%17%18%
201513%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
14,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:111:1
20197:111:111:1
20187:111:111:1
20176:111:111:1
20166:111:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202537%54%54%
202437%54%54%
202337%54%53%
202237%56%53%
202137%54%53%
202037%53%53%
201937%53%52%
201837%53%52%
201737%51%51%
201637%49%51%
201537%50%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025131416
2024101415
2023101415
2022101415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016141415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,000
$18,221

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearChatham, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$21,000$18,395$14,043
2024$32,000$15,572$12,357
2023$32,000$14,897$11,693
2022$32,000$14,649$11,199
2021$32,000$13,778$10,824
2020$32,000$13,715$10,496
2019$32,000$13,243$10,300
2018$30,000$12,825$10,056
2017$30,000$13,249$9,712
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Average % on Financial Aid
2%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$10,170
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$40.74 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
76%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Chatham, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chatham, NJ is St. Patrick School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chatham?
2 private elementary schools are located in Chatham.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham?
50% of private elementary schools in Chatham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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