For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 586 students in Chatham, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, NY are Chatham Middle School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chatham, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, NY include Chatham Middle School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chatham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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