Public schools in Orange, NJ
11 open public schools with an address in Orange, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,347
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Orange public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Orange, NJ: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,347 students, an average of 486 per school. The largest campus is Orange High School (1,368 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (728).
Every listed school belongs to ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 70% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Orange
Elementary schools in Orange
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | KG–02 | 369 | 13.9:1 | |
| Cleveland Street Elementary School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–07 | 255 | 8.2:1 | |
| Forest Street Community Elementary School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | KG–07 | 384 | 11.8:1 | |
| Heywood Avenue Elementary School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–07 | 363 | 11.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–07 | 728 | 11.6:1 | |
| Oakwood Avenue Community School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–07 | 272 | 9.7:1 | |
| Park Avenue Elementary School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–08 | 423 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Orange
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | 08–08 | 397 | 8.2:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Community School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | 03–07 | 593 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Orange
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | 09–12 | 1,368 | 16:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Orange
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Early Childhood Center ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–PK | 195 | 5.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic51.4%
- Black46.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Orange schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,347 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Orange
How many public schools are in Orange, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Orange: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,347 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Orange?
All listed public schools with an address in Orange belong to ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Orange?
Orange High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Orange, with 1,368 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Orange?
No school with an address in Orange is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Orange schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Orange public schools is 11.6:1, similar to the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Orange guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities