For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,725 students in 07040, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07040, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07040 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07040, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07040, NJ Public Elementary Schools (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.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in 07040, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07040, NJ include Tuscan Elementary School, Delia Bolden Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07040?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07040.
What is the racial composition of students in 07040?
07040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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