For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 168 students in South Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in South Orange, NJ is Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Orange, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South Orange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public high schools.
South Orange, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 677-4190
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 677-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
South Orange, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Glenview Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in South Orange, NJ include Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges.
How many public high schools are located in South Orange?
1 public high schools are located in South Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in South Orange?
South Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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