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Best Schools in East Orange, New Jersey
Compare 20 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
20
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,933
Total Students
Across East Orange
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
20 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score14%
ELA Assessment Score31%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,798 students at East Orange Campus High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
publichighGrade 6-12
129 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017
4.7
Rating
Students
646
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
32%
Pride Academy Charter School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
117 Elmwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
3.5
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
23%
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
106 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
3.2
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Dionne Warwick Institute
publicelementaryPK-5
120 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
3
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
publichighGrade 6-12
35 Winans Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
3
Rating
Students
701
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
13%
East Orange Community Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-4
99 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
2.7
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
publicelementaryPK-5
330 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
2.5
Rating
Students
269
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Langston Hughes Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
160 Rhode Island Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018
2.5
Rating
Students
554
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
16%
Whitney E. Houston Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
215 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017
2.4
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
11%
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
404 North Grove Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
2.1
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
15%
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
1 Grove Place, East Orange, NJ 07017
2
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
10%
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence
publicelementaryPK-5
180 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
2
Rating
Students
612
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
45 North Arlington Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
1.7
Rating
Students
481
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
116 Hamilton St, East Orange, NJ 07017
1.1
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
6%
Sojourner Truth Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
116 Hamilton St, East Orange, NJ 07017
1
Rating
Students
264
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
2%
John L. Costley Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
116 Hamilton St, East Orange, NJ 07017
1
Rating
Students
334
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
2%
East Orange Campus High School
publichighGrade 9-12
344 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
1
Rating
Students
1,798
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
4%
Althea Gibson Academy
publicelementaryPK-K
490 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
0
Rating
Students
144
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
publicelementaryPK-K
340 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
0
Rating
Students
157
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gordon Parks Academy
publicelementaryPK-K2
98 Greenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
0
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in East Orange
East Orange, New Jersey is home to 20 schools serving over 8,933 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Orange, New Jersey?
There are 20 schools in East Orange, serving 8,933 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in East Orange?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in East Orange include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in East Orange?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in East Orange is 14.3:1.