West Orange

With a dynamic, global population of almost 50,000 residents, West Orange is known for its rich
history as well as its cosmopolitan appeal. Former home to legendary inventor Thomas Edison’s
laboratories, West Orange is now the future home to ‘Edison Village,’ featuring upscale, full-service
residential townhouses with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. West Orange is home to the
Turtle Back Zoo, Essex County Treetop Adventure Course, Richard J Codey Arena, Essex County Safari
MiniGolf, Ospac Outdoor Amphitheater, Essex Equestrian Center, Thomas Edison National Historic Park
& Museum, and Luna Theater Stage. It is also the home of five golf courses: Crestmont Country Club,
Francis Byrne Golf Course, Rock Spring Country Club, Essex County Country Club, and Montclair Golf
Club. There is an outdoor mall called Essex Green Shopping Center which has stores, restaurants, and an
AMC Theaters Fork and Screen, a dine in movie theater.
West Orange
Thomas Edison National Historic Park Evangelical Methodist Church
Schools
• Pleasantdale Elementary School (PreK-5; 437) 555 Pleasant Valley Way
Elementary Schools
• Gregory Elementary School (K-5) 301 Gregory Avenue
• Hazel Avenue Elementary School(K-5) 45 Hazel Avenue
• Mount Pleasant Elementary School(K-5) 9 Manger Road
• Redwood Elementary School(K-5) 75 Redwood Avenue
• St. Cloud Elementary School(K-5) 71 Sheridan Avenue
• Washington Elementary School(K-5) 289 Main Street
• Thomas A. Edison Central Six School (6) 75 William Street
Middle Schools
• Liberty Middle School (7&8) 1 Kelly Drive
• Roosevelt Middle School(7&8) 36 Gilbert Place
• West Orange High School (9-12) 51 Conforti Avenue
High School
West Orange High School, a vital part of a culturally and linguistically diverse community,
challenges and encourages students to strive for excellence through rigorous and comprehensive
programs, to become active members of their community, and to emerge as lifelong learners. The
West Orange High School “Mountaineers” compete in the Super Essex Conference.
Private Schools
• Blessed Pope John Xxiii Academy (PreK-3 – 8) 8 St Cloud Pl, West Orange
• Golda Och Academy (PreK through 12) 1418 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange
• Seton Hall Preparatory School 120 Northfield Ave www.shp.org
• Child’s Way Jewish Montessori School 300 Pleasant Valley Way www.childsway.org
• Playhouse Nursery School 88 Franklin Ave www.playhouseonline.org
• Mount Carmel Guild Academy 100 Valley Way www.mcgschools.com
New Jersey Transit
Local Jitney/Shuttle
West Orange provides free jitney service to 2 train stations. The Midtown-Direct train line is only minutes
away, bringing riders straight to New York’s Penn Station. The town provides free jitney service to
Orange Station and South Orange Station. For additional information, please call (973)325-4160
http://www.westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=595
Shuttle Service
West Orange Shuttle Service is provided Monday through Friday, except major holidays as determined by
New Jersey Transit. http://www.njtransit.com
Child Care/Day Care
– Day care center
Childcare ABC Center
524 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange, NJ (973) 243-0628
– Day care center
Happy Kids Child Care Center
15 Washington St. West Orange, NJ (973) 766-1006
Playhouse Nursery School http://www.playhouseonline.org
– Nursery school and kindergarten ages 2½ to 6
88 Franklin Ave. West Orange, NJ (973) 736-9451
JCC MetroWest http://www.jccmetrowest.org
– Nursery school and kindergarten ages 2 to 5
760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ (973) 530-3400
First Mountain Preschool www.firstmountainpreschool.com
270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
Blessed Pope John Xxiii Academy www.bpjxxiii.org
8 St Cloud Pl, West Orange, NJ
Restaurants
Highlawn Pavillion Eagle Rock Reservation http://www.highlawn.com
Sam Mickail’s Cut
Steakhouse
466 Prospect Ave http://www.cutsteakhousenj.com
Kim’s Sushi 458 Eagle Rock Ave (973) 669-2800
Primavera Restaurant 350 Pleasant Valley Way (973) 731-4779
Fusion 274 Main St (862) 377-8805
McLoone’s Boathouse 9 Cherry Ln http://www.mcloonesboathouse.com
Sefarat Restaurant 460 Pleasant Valley Way http://www.sefaratkebab.com
Reggiano’s 500 Pleasant Valley Way (973) 669-0966
Yoshi Sono Japanese
Restaurant
643 Eagle Rock Ave http://www.yoshi-sono.com
The Manor 111 Prospect Ave http://www.themanorrestaurant.com
Bill and Harry West Orange 500 Pleasant Valley Way (973) 731-9288
Fortissimo 484 Pleasant Valley Way http://www.fortissimorestaurant.com
Due Amici Ristorante 450 Main St http://www.dueamicirestaurant.com
Eagle Rock Diner &
Restaurant
410 Eagle Rock Ave http://www.eaglerockdiner.com
Chopstix 478 Pleasant Valley Way (973) 324-8000
Pepe’s BBQ 977 Pleasant Valley Way http://www.pepesbbq.com
Jimmy Buff’s 60 Washington St http://www.jimmybuff.com
SuzyQue’s BBQ & BAR 34 S Valley Rd http://www.suzyques.com
Pie-Zon Pizza Cafe 410 Saint Cloud St http://www.piezonpizza.com
Shopping
Whole Foods 235 Prospect Ave
Shop Rite 11 Prospect Ave / 1 Rooney Circle
CVS 629 Eagle Rock Ave
CVS 217 Main Street
Rite Aid 262 Main St
closest Home Depot 60 Orange St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Houses of Worship
Harvest Temple Church Of God 9 Westover Ter.
Life Christian Church 747 Northfield Ave.
Elmwood West United Presbyterian 20 Old Indian Rd.
Pleasantdale Presbyterian Church 471 Pleasant Valley Way
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church 1 Eagle Rock Ave
St. Joseph’s Church 44 Benvenue Ave
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 315 Main St
United Presbyterian Church of West Orange 20 Old Indian Rd
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA ORATORY 1360 Pleasant Valley Way
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church 681 Prospect Ave
Antioch Presbyterian Church 616 Prospect Ave
St Mark’s Episcopal Church Rctry 45 Main St
Hospital
Saint Barnabas Medical Center 94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039
Mountainside Hospital 1 Bay Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042