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Best East Orange Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,055 students in East Orange, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in East Orange, NJ are East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and East Orange Campus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Orange, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in East Orange have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
East Orange, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Orange Stem Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in East Orange, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
East Orange Campus High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
344 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,751 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in East Orange, NJ?
How many public high schools are located in East Orange?
3 public high schools are located in East Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange?
East Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in East Orange are often viewed compared to one another?

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