District

West Orange Public School District

NJWest Orange, New JerseyEssex County

Contact & Location

179 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5400

Enrollment & Schools

13
Total Schools
6,660
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
2
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
7
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
3
Middle Schools
High
Schools
1
High Schools

Rating Distribution

218%
Below Average
545%
Average
436%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
13
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
7
Middle
3
High
1

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

Hispanic / Latino
37%
Black / African American
34%
White
17%
Two or More Races
7%
Asian
4%

Gender Distribution

53%Male
47%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

41%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
35%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.6
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
27%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
18% (2)
Average
45% (5)
Above Average
36% (4)

West Orange Public School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

District promotes Pride month

Alleged incident in West Orange Public School District · New Jersey

The school district actively promoted Pride month through its official website, merchandise sales, and organized events. It facilitated Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) members visiting all schools, including elementary and middle schools, to raise and distribute Pride flags. The district publicly celebrated these activities through articles and videos.

Occurred on June 1, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 13 schools in West Orange Public School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026