Top Rankings
West Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,616 students in West Orange School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Orange School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
6,616 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
644 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Orange School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
38%
35%
% Black
34%
14%
% White
17%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,255 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,713 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$197 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,255
$27,031
Spending / Student
$29,713
$25,924
Best West Orange School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Gregory Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5397
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Manger Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5480
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Sheridan Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5393
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Redwood Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5457
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Hazel Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5448
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Kelly Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 243-8650
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Gilbert Pl
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5373
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5452
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 William St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5360
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 Main St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5385
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Conforti Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5301
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
747 Nothfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
242 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 567-3435
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 567-3435
Gr: PK | 54 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Orange School District?
West Orange School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,616 students.
What is the rank of West Orange School District?
West Orange School District is ranked #297 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange School District?
38% of West Orange School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Orange School District?
West Orange School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Orange School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,713 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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