Best High Schools in West Orange, NJ

West Orange, NJ has 10 high schools with 10,403 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in West Orange score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Orange meet expectations.

1. Millburn High School

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students

2. Livingston High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2066 Students

3. Montclair High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students

4. West Orange High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2151 Students

5. Orange High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Orange, NJ

West Orange, NJ has 8 middle schools with 4,952 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in West Orange score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Orange meet expectations.

1. Millburn Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students

2. Mount Pleasant Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 6 • 474 Students

3. Buzz Aldrin Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

4. Roosevelt Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 499 Students

5. Edison Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 484 Students

6. Liberty Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students

7. Rosa Parks Community School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 534 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Orange, NJ

West Orange, NJ has 15 elementary schools with 4,792 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in West Orange score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Orange meet expectations.

1. Deerfield School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 402 Students

2. Burnet Hill Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students

3. Charles H. Bullock School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

4. St. Cloud Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

5. Gregory Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students

6. Mount Pleasant Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students

7. Redwood Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students

8. Hazel Avenue Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students

9. Kelly Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students

10. Washington Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Orange, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Orange, NJ has a total population of 47,349 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Orange, NJ

20,147

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Orange, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Orange, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Orange, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,680 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Orange, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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