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#1767 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Orange Early Childhood Center
School · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
397 Park Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Orange. Learn more
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,767 of 2,466
In Orange
#7 of 11
public schools
In district
#8 of 12
ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Orange Early Childhood Center
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About Orange Early Childhood Center
Orange Early Childhood Center is a public school in Orange, NJ, part of ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. Orange Early Childhood Center serves approximately 193 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Orange Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,767 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 193 students, Orange Early Childhood Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Orange Early Childhood Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Orange Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Orange Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
397 Park Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Orange Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Rosa Parks Community School (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Washington Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Edison Middle School (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,109
Median Home Value
$336,200
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Population
33,856
College Educated
21.1%
Homeownership
23.7%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Median Age
35.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Orange Early Childhood Center
What grades does Orange Early Childhood Center serve?
Orange Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Orange Early Childhood Center?
Orange Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Early Childhood Center is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orange Early Childhood Center rank in NJ?
Orange Early Childhood Center ranks #1,767 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Orange Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Orange Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Orange Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orange Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Orange Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange Early Childhood Center?
79.8% of students at Orange Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 677-4000
Resources & Links
District
ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District- District Enrollment
- 5,918
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,729
- District Rank
- #8 of 12
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