Washington Elementary School
W ORANGE, NJ · West Orange Public Schools · Grades PK-5
739th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
Washington Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 739th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — improving.
Washington Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 216 students tested
Washington Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 445 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.6% | 63.1% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Black | 41.8% | 27.4% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Washington Elementary School
Typical home value $699K in zip 07052 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Cleveland Street Elementary SchoolOrange Board Of Education School District · 0.5 mi away1,043rd of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 22% - –Nishuane Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 0.9 mi away
- 2Park Avenue Elementary SchoolOrange Board Of Education School District · 0.9 mi away1,166th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 21% - –Central Elementary SchoolOrange Board Of Education School District · 1 mi away
- 3East Orange Community Charter SchoolEast Orange Community Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter1,023rd of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 3Whitney E. Houston AcademyEast Orange School District · 1.1 mi away977th of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 26% - –Linden Avenue SchoolGlen Ridge Public School District · 1.1 mi away
- 4Watsessing Elementary SchoolBloomfield Township School District · 1.4 mi away866th of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Elementary School in?
Washington Elementary School is part of the West Orange Public Schools district in W ORANGE, New Jersey.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 739th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?
Hispanic 63%, Black 27%, Two or more races 4%, White 4% (445 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington 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.