For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,347 students in 07050, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 52 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 Community Elementary School, Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation. 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 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07050, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Street Community Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Forest St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Gr: PK-7 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Heywood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Gr: PK-7 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Central Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Gr: 8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Rosa Parks Community School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
369 Main Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Gr: 3-7 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cleveland St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Oakwood Avenue Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Gr: PK-7 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Park Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Gr: PK-7 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Orange High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
33 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Gr: K-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Gr: PK | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
07050, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career And Innovation Academy Of Orange (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
123 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Gr: 9-12
Valley School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
650 Nassau Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Gr: 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 Community Elementary School, Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation.
How many public schools are located in 07050?
11 public schools are located in 07050.
What percentage of students in 07050 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 07050 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07050?
07050 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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