For the 2026 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 38%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Gr: 3-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Black River Middle School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
West Morris Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
250 Rt. 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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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