For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 692 students in Chesterfield, NJ (there are , serving 47 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Chesterfield, NJ is Chesterfield Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chesterfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield Township Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Saddle Way
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
(609) 298-6900
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
(609) 298-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 692 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chesterfield, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Chesterfield, NJ include Chesterfield Township Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterfield?
1 public schools are located in Chesterfield.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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