West Orange Public Schools

District Overview
Situated at 179 Eagle Rock Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey, West Orange Public Schools is a thriving, fully operational regular public school district set within the vibrant New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Classified as a large suburban district, West Orange operates 13 schools that together deliver a complete, seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. As a central pillar of its local community, the district provides expansive academic, athletic, and artistic programming tailored to foster student development at every developmental stage, supported by accessible district leadership and modern educational facilities.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, West Orange Public Schools educates a diverse student body of 7,119 students, reflecting a rich blend of cultural backgrounds that deeply enhances the district's learning environment. To foster academic growth and ensure comprehensive student care, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling nearly 2,796 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 1,297 full-time equivalent teachers, 271 instructional aides, and over 1,228 specialized support staff. Through this strong balance of educators and support personnel, West Orange Public Schools delivers targeted classroom instruction, comprehensive student services, and an inclusive educational experience for all enrolled families.
13
Total Schools
7,119
Total Students
1,297.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Orange Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,279
Hispanic2,633
Black2,353
Asian282
Two or More538
American Indian5
Pacific Islander16
  • Hispanic
    2,633 (37.1%)
  • Black
    2,353 (33.1%)
  • White
    1,279 (18.0%)
  • Two or More
    538 (7.6%)
  • Asian
    282 (4.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Orange Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle3
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:13
Students:7,119*
Teachers (FTE):1,297.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in West Orange Public Schools
Found 13 Schools