For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,658 students in Maplewood, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Maplewood, NJ are Tuscan Elementary School, Delia Bolden Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maplewood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Maplewood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maplewood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tuscan Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Harvard Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5221
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5221
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Delia Bolden Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Ridgewood Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
Grades: 3-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Berkshire Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7686
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7686
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Parker Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,933 students
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Burnett St
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #66.
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Boyden Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5209
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5209
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maplewood, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Maplewood, NJ include Tuscan Elementary School, Delia Bolden Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maplewood?
6 public schools are located in Maplewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maplewood?
Maplewood public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maplewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maplewood include: Delia Bolden Elementary School vs. Tuscan Elementary School, Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School vs. Tuscan Elementary School, Tuscan Elementary School vs. Delia Bolden Elementary School
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