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West Orange

West Orange is next door to the south of Montclair, and to the north of South Orange/Maplewood (SOMA). A large, spread out community, West Orange has many varied neighborhoods, each with their own attributes and character. In common is close proximity to New York City, along with an easy  train or bus commute!

About the Town

Schools

     High Schools:

  • West Orange High School
  • Seton Hall Preparatory School

     Middleschools:

  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • Edison Middle School

     Elementary Schools:

  • Mount Pleasant Elementary School
  • Gregory Elementary School
  • Hazel Avenue School
  • Pleasantdale Elementary School
  • Redwood Elementary School
  • St. Cloud Elementary School
  • Washington Elementary School

     Preschools:

  • Little Explorers
  • Vly Settlement House Day Care
  • Playhouse Coop School
  • Clock Work Learning Center

Commute

     Drive - approx. 40 minute commute to NYC    

     Train - Orange and Brick Church train stations are only 10 minutes away!

     Bus - NJ Transit, Coach, and DeCamp Bus Lines to NYC are all easily accessible 


For more information on commuting from West Orange, click here!

Restaurants

  • Highlawn Pavilion
  • Frank's Pizza
  • McLoone's Boathouse
  • Chit Chat Diner
  • Tacos Locos
  • Jimmy Buff's
  • Kim's Sushi
  • Benji's Taqueria

What to Do

  • Admire NYC from afar at Eagle Rock Reservation, and while you're up there, try dining at the Highlawn Pavilion for a meal with a view!
  • Visit the exciting Turtleback Zoo! Complete with mini golf, a treetop adventure course, and MUCH more
  • Take a trip to the South Mountain Codey Ice Arena for some chilled fun! 
  • Learn about the life of historical West Orange resident, Thomas Edison, at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park
  • Take your kids to the extravagant Essex County Regatta Playground, as well as several other beautiful parks

Diversity

To learn more about the demographics and diversity details of West Orange, NJ, click here! 

Places of Worship

     The Life Christian Church

     United Presbyterian Church of West Orange

     Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church

     Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

     Ahavas Achim B'nai Jacob & David

Is West Orange the town for you?

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