For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,077 students in 07050, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 07050, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07050, NJ are Forest Street Elementary School, Orange Preparatory Academy and Heywood Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07050 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 07050, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07050, NJ Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Street Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Forest St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Grades: PK-7
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Preparatory Academy
Math: 12% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Central Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Grades: 8-9
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Heywood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Grades: PK-7
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Orange High School
Math: 12% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Grades: PK-7
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Rosa Parks Community School
Math: 7% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
369 Main Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Grades: PK-7
| 569 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Street Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cleveland St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Grades: PK-7
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 Park Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #99.
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Grades: PK-7
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
33 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Grades: K-2
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Grades: PK
| 188 students
07050, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career And Innovation Academy Of Orange (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
123 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Valley School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
650 Nassau Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07050, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07050, NJ include Forest Street Elementary School, Orange Preparatory Academy and Heywood Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07050, NJ?
11 public schools are located in 07050, NJ.
What percentage of students in 07050, NJ go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 07050, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07050, NJ?
07050, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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