For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 769 students in South Orange, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Orange, NJ is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in South Orange have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Orange, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Orange Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
South Orange, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Orange, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Orange, NJ include South Orange Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Orange?
1 public middle schools are located in South Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in South Orange?
South Orange public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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