For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,596 students in 07040, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 07040, NJ are Jefferson 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 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07040, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Ridgewood Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
Grades: 3-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Harvard Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5221
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5221
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Berkshire Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7686
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7686
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Parker Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 762-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,926 students
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Burnett St
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Boyden Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5209
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-5209
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07040, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07040, NJ include Jefferson Elementary School, Tuscan Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07040, NJ?
6 public schools are located in 07040, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in 07040, NJ?
07040, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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