South Orange is a beautiful town and home to about 17,000 people. A walk through South Orange will have you reminiscing as you enjoy the small town atmosphere that has been maintained in South Orange, right down to its gas street lighting. Despite this sense of nostaglia, South Orange is a vibrant and sought after community, with a bustling downtown that offers many shopping and dining options.
Beautiful homes in a host of styles, from summer cottages to Victorians, Colonial Revivals, Tudors and Renaissance Revivals play a large role in creating demand in South Orange’s real estate market. Many homes date back to the turn of the century. A sister community to Maplewood, South Orange shares an excellent school system with Maplewood comprised of six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. South Orange’s well-respected Columbia High School offers advanced placement, college prep and vocational courses, classes in film making and journalism, 25 clubs, and 23 varsity sports.
Recreation is paramount to South Orange residents as well, and the town five baseball diamonds, 15 lighted tennis courts, a soccer field, a duck pond, and multiple playgrounds. The Baird Community Center offers a never-ending list of art and recreational opportunities to its residents. On November 3, 2006, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)opened its doors to the public, permanently changing the scene in South Orange and adding to the landscape of arts leaders in New Jersey.
The South Orange property Re-Assessment has been completed. Proposed new assessments, as well as other pertinent information, can be viewed at Realty Appraisal Company website.An informal taxpayer review of proposed new assessment may be scheduled by calling (732) 571-4941. Meetings will be held at the Baird Center located at 5 Mead Street, South Orange NJ.New property assessments resulting from the Re-Assessment become effective January 1, 2012. However, new assessments are not reflected in the tax bill until the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2012. Local demographics available here.
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South Orange-Maplewood School District Schools in South Orange, NJ
3 South Orange-Maplewood School District Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Elementary School Phone: (973) 378-7698 262 Grove Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
Public | K-2 | 491 | 14 |
| South Mountain/Annex Elementary School Phone: (973) 378-5216 444 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
Public | K-5 | 623 | 17 |
| South Orange Middle School Phone: (973) 378-2733 444 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
Public | 6-8 | 668 | 13 |
NJ Private Schools Schools in South Orange, NJ
3 NJ Private Schools Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylawn Of The Oranges Academy Phone: (973) 762-9222 445 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
Private | 9-12 | 160 | 7 |
| Our Lady Of Sorrows School Phone: (973) 762-5169 172 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
Private | PK,K-8 | 153 | 9 |
| South Orange Country Day School Phone: (973) 762-6451 461 Vose Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
Private, Early Childhood Program/Day Care Center | PK,K | 9 | 5 |
