For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,417 students in West Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Orange, NJ are Gregory Elementary School, St. Cloud Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Orange, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Orange have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Gregory Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5397
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5397
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
St. Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
71 Sheridan Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5393
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5393
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Manger Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5480
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5480
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Redwood Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5457
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5457
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Hazel Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Hazel Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5448
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5448
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 William St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5360
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5360
Grades: 6
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5452
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5452
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 Main St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5385
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5385
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Orange, NJ include Gregory Elementary School, St. Cloud Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Orange?
8 public elementary schools are located in West Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange?
West Orange public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Orange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Orange include: Kelly Elementary School vs. Redwood Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School vs. Kelly Elementary School, Hazel Avenue Elementary School vs. Gregory Elementary School
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