For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,137 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 36%), 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 Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07050, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Street Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Forest St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Grades: PK-7
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-7
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Central Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Grades: 8
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Avenue Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Grades: PK-7
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
231 Park Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-7
| 292 students
Rank: #77.
Rosa Parks Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
369 Main Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Grades: 3-7
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Grades: PK-7
| 692 students
Rank: #99.
Orange High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
33 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Grades: K-2
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Grades: PK
| 185 students
07050, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Valley School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
650 Nassau Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Grades: 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 Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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