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Chatham Private Elementary Schools

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 80%.
50% of private elementary schools in Chatham, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chatham Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
45 Chatham St
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-4623
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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

2
Private Schools
390
Students
$21,000
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chatham)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
390 Students
139,313 Students
% Students of Color
15%
40%
0.47
0.60
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
285 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
71%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
26,281 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
14,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,000
$16,872
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$10,471
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$18.07 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
80%
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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