For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 7,351 students in East Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Orange, NJ are East Orange Stem Academy High School, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy and Pride Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Orange, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Orange have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Midland Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-5975
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-5975
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Pride Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
117 Elmwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dionne Warwick Institute
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Rank: #88.
East Orange Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Washington Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 996-0400
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 996-0400
Grades: K-4
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rhode Island Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1111.
Whitney E. Houston Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dodd St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #1212.
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Grove Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #1313.
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Lincoln Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1414.
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Grove Place
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-5410
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-5410
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1515.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 North Arlington Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1616.
Gordon Parks Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 Greenwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
Grades: PK-2
| 295 students
Rank: #1717.
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5670
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5670
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1818.
John L. Costley Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5660
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1919.
Sojourner Truth Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5665
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5665
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in East Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Orange, NJ include East Orange Stem Academy High School, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy and Pride Academy Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Orange?
19 public elementary schools are located in East Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange?
East Orange public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in East Orange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in East Orange include: Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School vs. East Orange Stem Academy High School, East Orange Stem Academy High School vs. Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
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