For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 972 students in West Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Orange, NJ are Liberty Middle School and Roosevelt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Orange, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in West Orange have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Kelly Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 243-8650
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 243-8650
Grades: 7-8
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Gilbert Pl
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5373
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5373
Grades: 7-8
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Orange, NJ include Liberty Middle School and Roosevelt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Orange?
2 public middle schools are located in West Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange?
West Orange public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in West Orange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Orange include: Roosevelt Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Liberty Middle School vs. Roosevelt Middle School
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