For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,919 students in South Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Orange, NJ are South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Orange, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Orange have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 West South Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
South Orange Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: n/an/a
262 Grove Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
Grades: K-3
| 500 students
South Orange, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Glenview Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Orange, NJ include South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Orange?
3 public elementary schools are located in South Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in South Orange?
South Orange public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Orange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Orange include: Marshall Elementary School vs. South Mountain Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School vs. Marshall Elementary School
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