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Best Schools in 07079, NJ
07079, NJ has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,548 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 07079 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07079, NJ
The top high schools in 07079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Columbia High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
3. Orange High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07079, NJ
The top middle schools in 07079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Orange Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
2. Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation
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Projected Test Scores
Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 8 • 414 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07079, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students
2. Tuscan Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
3. South Mountain Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 618 Students
4. Clinton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
5. Heywood Avenue Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 367 Students
6. South Orange Country Day School
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Projected Test Scores
South Orange Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 63 Students
7. Our Lady Of Sorrows School
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Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Sorrows School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07079, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07079, NJ has a total population of 18,720 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07079, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07079, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07079, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07079, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07079, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07079, NJ
How many schools are in 07079, NJ?
07079, NJ has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,548 students in total.
How do schools in 07079 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 07079 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 07079 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07079?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations