South Orange

Just 17 miles from Manhattan, South Orange is the perfect fusion of historic elegance, vibrant community, and effortless city access. Its enchanting gas-lit streets and stunning tudor, colonial, and victorian homes are a visual testament to a deeply rooted heritage stretching back to its 1666 founding.

With a lively and walkable downtown, South Orange has an array of local shops, eclectic restaurants, and cultural events year-round. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) anchors the scene with concerts, films, and community programming.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby South Mountain Reservation, offering miles of wooded trails, waterfalls, and sweeping views. In town neighborhood parks include tennis courts and playgrounds, while the infamous Floods Hill hosts sledding in winter and concerts in summer.

Commuting is a breeze with two NJ Transit stations offering Midtown Direct service to Penn Station in 30 minutes, with easy access to major highways and Newark International Airport.

For those who want small-town warmth, cultural energy, and a quick connection to NYC, South Orange offers a standout lifestyle.

Schools

Maplewood and South Orange share a school district.

South Mountain – Annex, kindergarten through 1st grade.

Marshall Elementary School, kindergarten through 2nd grades.

Clinton Elementary School, kindergarten through 5th grades.

Seth Boyden Elementary School, kindergarten through 5th grades.

Tuscan Elementary School, kindergarten through 5th grades.

South Mountain Elementary School, 2nd through 5th grades.

Delia Bolden Elementary School, 3rd through 5th grades.

Maplewood Middle School, 6th through 8th grades.

South Orange Middle School, 6th through 8th grades.

All South Orange and Maplewood students attend Columbia High School which is in Maplewood. Underhill Field, the high school athletic fields and track, is a half-mile from the high school in a residential neighborhood.

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, nursery, pre-K and kindergarten through 8th grades.

Seton Hall University