For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,764 students in East Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Orange, NJ are East Orange Stem Academy High School, Pride Academy Charter School and Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Orange, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in East Orange have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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.
Pride Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Elmwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
(Math: 14% | 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: #44.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 13% | 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: #55.
Whitney E. Houston Academy
(Math: 15% | 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: #66.
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
(Math: 20% | 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: #77.
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
(Math: 8% | 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: #88.
Sojourner Truth Middle School
(Math: 3% | 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: #99.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Orange, NJ include East Orange Stem Academy High School, Pride Academy Charter School and Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Orange?
9 public middle schools are located in East Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange?
East Orange public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Orange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in East Orange include: Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School vs. East Orange Stem Academy High School, East Orange Stem Academy High School vs. Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
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