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Best West Orange Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,616 students in West Orange, NJ (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,198 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in West Orange, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Orange, NJ are Gregory Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School and St. Cloud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Orange, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Orange have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in West Orange, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Gregory Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5397
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9 Manger Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5480
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
St. Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Sheridan Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5393
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Redwood Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5457
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Hazel Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 Hazel Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5448
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Kelly Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 243-8650
Gr: 7-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Gilbert Pl
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5373
Gr: 7-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5452
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 William St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5360
Gr: 6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
289 Main St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
West Orange High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Conforti Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
747 Nothfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
West Orange Early Childhood Learning Center
242 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 567-3435
Gr: PK | 54 students Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in West Orange, NJ include Gregory Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School and St. Cloud Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Orange?
13 public schools are located in West Orange.
What percentage of students in West Orange go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in West Orange are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange?
West Orange public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Orange are often viewed compared to one another?

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