Chatham Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chatham, NJ
700 Shunpike Rd, Chatham, NJ 07928
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Chatham
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Chatham since at least 2011
Chatham Day School is an independent private school in Chatham, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 126 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 126
- Teachers
- 30.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 104 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 70% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chatham Day School
What grades does Chatham Day School serve?
Chatham Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Chatham Day School?
About 126 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chatham Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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