For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,370 students in 07050, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07050, NJ are Forest Street Community Elementary School, Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Oakwood Avenue Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07050 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07050, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07050, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Street Community Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Forest St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Grades: PK-7
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Heywood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Grades: PK-7
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Avenue Community School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Grades: PK-7
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
231 Park Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cleveland St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Grades: PK-7
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Rosa Parks Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
369 Main Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4515
Grades: 3-7
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Grades: PK-7
| 708 students
Rank: n/an/a
33 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Grades: K-2
| 348 students
07050, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career And Innovation Academy Of Orange (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
123 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Valley School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
650 Nassau Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07050, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07050, NJ include Forest Street Community Elementary School, Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Oakwood Avenue Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07050?
8 public elementary schools are located in 07050.
What is the racial composition of students in 07050?
07050 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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