For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 572 students in Maplewood, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Maplewood, NJ is Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maplewood, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Maplewood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maplewood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Maplewood, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Maplewood, NJ include Clinton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maplewood?
1 public preschools are located in Maplewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maplewood?
Maplewood public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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