For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,194 students in Maywood, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Maywood, NJ are Maywood Avenue School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maywood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maywood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maywood Avenue School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
452 Maywood Ave
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9114
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9114
Gr: 4-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
764 Grant Ave
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9113
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9113
Gr: PK-3 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Maywood Campus
Special Education School
404 Maywood Avenue
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-8818
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-8818
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maywood, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Maywood, NJ include Maywood Avenue School and Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Maywood?
3 public schools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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