Kelly Elementary School
W ORANGE, NJ · West Orange Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
669th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 49%· Stable
555 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY, W ORANGE, NJ 07052
(973)669-5452NCES ID 341761002488Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kelly Elementary School 669th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 50th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 185 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 479 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.8% | 43.4% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 41.2% | 35.3% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 9.6% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| White | 23.1% | 8.6% | ▼ 14.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $699K in zip 07052 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Kelly Elementary School
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ELA 52% ▲3 · Math 39% ▼11Compare
What school district is Kelly Elementary School in?
Kelly Elementary School is part of the West Orange Public Schools district in W ORANGE, New Jersey.
Is Kelly Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kelly Elementary School 669th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kelly Elementary School?
Hispanic 43%, Black 35%, Two or more races 10%, White 9% (479 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kelly Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07052 is $699K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.