For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,658 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07040, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
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: 3-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 1,933 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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