For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,183 students in 07079, NJ (there are , serving 501 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 07079, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07079, NJ are Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges, South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07079 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07079, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07079, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 677-4190
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 677-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 West South Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
South Orange Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: n/an/a
262 Grove Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
Grades: K-3
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
358 Clark Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5600
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5600
Grades: PK
| 96 students
07079, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Glenview Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07079, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07079, NJ include Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges, South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07079?
5 public schools are located in 07079.
What percentage of students in 07079 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 07079 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07079?
07079 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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