Orange Preparatory Academy

Orange Preparatory Academy

Public Middle School | Grade 8-9
400 CENTRAL Ave,  Orange, NJ
Orange Board of Education School District
1.0
658 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dana Gaines
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
6
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
338:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Black
52.9%
Hispanic
45.9%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/4/2025
They don’t allow children to wear sweat pants it pushes children out of their comfort zones
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1.0 parent
5/2/2023
This school is not a welcoming place whatsoever, students are very obnoxious and do not respect the learning environment , teachers curse students curse, it’s just an overall mess. I would not recommend this school as a place to bring your new child as this place is very overwhelming with very littl...
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Orange Preparatory Academy

Orange Preparatory Academy is a public school for students in grades 8-9 in Orange, NJ, in the Orange neighborhood, and is served by the Orange Board of Education School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 658 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Orange Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $576,597. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center, Orange High School, STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges, and more. Learn more about what Orange has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orange Preparatory Academy.

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