Redwood Elementary School

Redwood Elementary School serves 427 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in West Orange, New Jersey, with a notably small student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1 supported by 44 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition as a solid academic performer, ranking #537 out of 2,475 schools statewide, placing it in the 78th percentile among New Jersey elementary schools. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement with 60% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 51% reach proficiency in mathematics.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and an academic score of 7.3, Redwood Elementary provides quality education that reflects well on both the dedicated teaching staff and engaged student body. The school draws families from an affluent and well-educated community where the median household income reaches $127,931 and 53% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a low poverty rate of just 6.6% and median home values of $472,300, the surrounding neighborhood reflects a stable, prosperous environment that supports educational success.

Redwood Elementary School is situated in West Orange's large suburban setting within Essex County, providing students with the benefits of both community resources and suburban tranquility.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Redwood Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.