West Orange Public Schools School District
School District · West Orange, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,340
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,340
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating West Orange Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Orange Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
West Orange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gregory Elementary School
W. Orange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Liberty Middle School
West Orange · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#66 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,340
+$5,731 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,030 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
West Orange Public Schools ranks #66 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. West Orange Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mount Pleasant Elementary School (9.1/10), Gregory Elementary School (8.7/10), and Liberty Middle School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among West Orange Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in West Orange Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Gregory Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Liberty Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Redwood Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Edison Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Roosevelt Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | St. Cloud Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | West Orange High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Kelly Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Orange Public Schools
West Orange Public Schools is a West Orange, New Jersey school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,030 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $31,340 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, West Orange Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, West Orange Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.4% and ELA proficiency of 63.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Orange Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Orange Public Schools with test data.
Schools in West Orange Public Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- West Orange
- Total Enrollment
- 7,030
- Teachers (FTE)
- 655
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
West Orange Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Orange Public Schools?
The average composite rating for West Orange Public Schools is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Orange Public Schools?
West Orange Public Schools spends $31,340 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Orange Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Orange Public Schools is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Orange Public Schools?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Orange Public Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in West Orange Public Schools?
Across schools in West Orange Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Orange Public Schools compare to other districts in New Jersey?
West Orange Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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