For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 907 students in Chatham, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Chatham, NY are Chatham High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chatham, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chatham, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Chatham, NY include Chatham High School, Chatham Middle School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chatham?
3 public schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chatham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chatham include: Chatham Middle School vs. Chatham High School, Chatham Middle School vs. Mary E Dardess Elementary School
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