Best 08052 New Jersey Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,360 students in 08052, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 08052, NJ are Maple Shade High School, Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School and Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08052 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08052, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08052, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Shade High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Frederick Ave
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-2880
Gr: 7-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34 West Mill Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-1129
Gr: 2-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 North Fellowship Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7323
Gr: 5-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
748 North Forklanding Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
Gr: PK-1 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08052, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08052?
4 public schools are located in 08052.
What is the racial composition of students in 08052?
08052 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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