For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,047 students in 07930, NJ (there are , serving 235 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 07930, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07930, NJ are Bragg Elementary School, Black River Middle School and West Morris Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07930 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07930, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07930, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Black River Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
West Morris Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Rt. 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Grades: PK-2
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07930, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07930, NJ include Bragg Elementary School, Black River Middle School and West Morris Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 07930?
4 public schools are located in 07930.
What percentage of students in 07930 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 07930 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07930?
07930 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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