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West Orange ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,918 students in West Orange, NJ, 22% of all K-12 students in West Orange, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
43% of private schools in West Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,918
  • Average Tuition: $39,890
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View West Orange, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,918
  • Average Tuition: $39,890
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View West Orange, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked West Orange ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Golda Och Academy Photo
Golda Och Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
(5)
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Map of Playhouse Coop School
Playhouse Coop School
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
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Map of Seton Hall Preparatory School
Seton Hall Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-6626
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Map of Valley Settlement House Cc Center
Valley Settlement House Cc Center
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
33-41 Tompkins Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 678-2550
(3)
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Map of Garden Academy
Garden Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
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Map of Jewish Community Center Metrowest Ross Campus
Jewish Community Center Metrowest Ross Campus
Gr: PK-K | 225 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 530-3430
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Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo
Mount Carmel Guild Academy
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
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West Orange, NJ ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,918
Students
+136.5% (+1,107 students) 10-yr
$39,890
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
-38.9% (-7 students) 9-yr
27%
Students of Color
-63.0% (-46.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Orange)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearWest Orange, NJ Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20228
20217
20208
20197
20187
20177
20168
20156
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# Students
1,918 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025274168179
2024274165172
2023280164174
2022274167185
2021279165180
2020248160171
2019310164175
2018310164172
2017302167180
2016289166178
2015135154167
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% Students of Color
27%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202527%40%34%
202427%39%34%
202322%40%33%
202227%38%33%
202125%39%32%
202025%39%32%
201918%38%31%
201818%37%31%
201727%38%32%
201632%38%32%
201573%37%32%
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0.62
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.620.630.65
20240.620.640.65
20230.590.650.65
20220.630.650.64
20210.620.650.64
20200.620.650.64
20190.580.650.63
20180.580.650.63
20170.590.640.61
20160.620.650.61
20150.510.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%6%5%
20244%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20223%6%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20171%5%4%
20161%5%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
151 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%8%9%
20248%7%9%
20236%7%9%
202210%7%8%
202110%8%9%
202010%8%9%
20193%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20174%8%8%
20164%8%8%
20154%8%8%
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# Black Students
176 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%6%7%
20249%7%7%
20239%7%8%
202211%8%7%
20218%8%7%
20208%8%8%
20199%9%7%
20189%9%7%
20179%9%7%
201611%9%7%
201517%9%8%
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# White Students
1,093 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
56%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202556%53%52%
202456%53%52%
202359%51%52%
202255%52%54%
202156%52%54%
202055%52%54%
201959%52%56%
201859%52%56%
201756%53%58%
201653%53%58%
201510%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
454 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
24%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202523%27%26%
202423%27%26%
202324%29%25%
202221%27%25%
202124%27%25%
202025%27%24%
201926%26%24%
201826%26%23%
201730%25%22%
201631%25%22%
201567%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
179 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202560%54%55%
202460%53%54%
202360%54%54%
202265%54%54%
202160%53%54%
202060%52%54%
201960%53%53%
201860%53%53%
201770%52%53%
201665%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025111415
2024121415
2023121415
2022101415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017181415
2016181415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202541513
202441412
202341411
202241311
202141311
202041311
201941211
201841211
201741110
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Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1260

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025134012621233
2024134012511230
2023134012461228
2022134012371229
2021134012431229
2020134012481226
2019134012601226
2018134012591226
2017134012561233
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Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025292926
2024292826
2023292826
2022292826
2021292826
2020292825
2019292825
2018292725
2017292625
2016292625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,890
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$39,890$18,947$15,012
2024$39,890$15,878$13,254
2023$39,890$15,215$12,626
2022$39,890$14,919$12,187
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Average Endowment Size
$54.8 million
$54.78 million

Endowment Trends (2022-2025)

YearWest Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$54 M$52 M$39 M
2024$54 M$97 M$39 M
2023$54 M$79 M$39 M
2022$54 M$89 M$40 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in West Orange, NJ include Golda Och Academy, Seton Hall Preparatory School, and Playhouse Coop School.
How many private schools are located in West Orange?
7 private schools are located in West Orange.
How diverse are private schools in West Orange?
West Orange private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in West Orange go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in West Orange are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Orange?
43% of private schools in West Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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