Top Rankings
East Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,664 students in East Orange School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51爆料s in East Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
8,664 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
617 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Orange School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
16%
34%
% Black
81%
15%
% White
2%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,461 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,647 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$281 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$283 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,461
$26,931
Spending / Student
$32,647
$25,828
Best East Orange School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Midland Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-5975
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-5975
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dionne Warwick Institute
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Rank: #77.
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #88.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rhode Island Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #99.
Whitney E. Houston Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dodd St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Grove Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #1111.
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Lincoln Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1212.
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Grove Place
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-5410
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-5410
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1313.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 North Arlington Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1414.
Gordon Parks Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 Greenwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
Grades: PK-2
| 295 students
Rank: #1515.
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5670
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5670
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1616.
East Orange Campus High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
344 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #1717.
John L. Costley Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5660
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1818.
Sojourner Truth Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5665
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5665
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
490 William Street, William S
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7017
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7017
Grades: PK-K
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-1210
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-1210
Grades: PK-K
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Orange School District?
East Orange School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,664 students.
What is the rank of East Orange School District?
East Orange School District is ranked #577 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange School District?
81% of East Orange School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Orange School District?
East Orange School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Orange School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,647 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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