West Orange Town School District, New Jersey

West Orange Town School District is a unified school district in Essex County, New Jersey, for grades K–12. About 48,585 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 12 sq mi (31.1 km²) of land.

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West Orange Town School District in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
48,585 ± 51
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Essex County
Land area
12 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Median household income
$129,753 ± $14,240
Median home value
$557,300 ± $24,326
Water area
0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3417610
Coordinates (central point)
40.785755, -74.265058

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in West Orange Town School District, largest first

  1. West Orange Township48,585 people
  2. Pleasantdale (CDP)2,145 people
  3. Llewellyn Park (CDP)560 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Orange City Township School District2.0 mi southeast
  2. South Orange-Maplewood School District3.0 mi south
  3. Livingston Township School District3.4 mi west
  4. Verona Borough School District3.5 mi north
  5. Montclair Town School District3.9 mi northeast
  6. Millburn Township School District4.2 mi southwest

These share a boundary with West Orange Town School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with West Orange Town School District before you rely on it.

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