For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,761 students in 07040, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07040, NJ are Delia Bolden Elementary School, Tuscan Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07040 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07040, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07040, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delia Bolden Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Ridgewood Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Tuscan Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Harvard Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5221
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5221
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Berkshire Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7686
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7686
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Columbia High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Parker Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Burnett St
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Boyden Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5209
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5209
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07040, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07040, NJ include Delia Bolden Elementary School, Tuscan Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07040?
6 public schools are located in 07040.
What is the racial composition of students in 07040?
07040 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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