DR. ORLANDO EDREIRA ACADEMY SCHOOL NO. 26

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools school district, located in ELIZABETH, NJ with about 652 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy (School No. 26) is a public elementary school located in the Elmora section of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student population, the school is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the primary grades. The school is named in honor of Dr. Orlando Edreira, a respected educator and community leader, and it reflects a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and community engagement.

The academy emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its students. Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates technology and modern instructional practices to prepare children for success in higher grades. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Elizabeth community, School No. 26 strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and rigorous atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both intellectually and socially.

For more information, contact Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 at (908) 436-5970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.