Public schools in Maplewood, NJ
6 open public schools with an address in Maplewood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,761
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Maplewood public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Maplewood, NJ: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,761 students, an average of 794 per school. The largest campus is Columbia High School (1,985 students), and the largest elementary school is Clinton Elementary School (542).
Every listed school belongs to South Orange-Maplewood School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 17% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Maplewood
Elementary schools in Maplewood
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School South Orange-Maplewood School District | KG–05 | 542 | 9.9:1 | |
| Delia Bolden Elementary School South Orange-Maplewood School District | KG–05 | 518 | 12.7:1 | |
| Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School South Orange-Maplewood School District | KG–05 | 423 | 9.2:1 | |
| Tuscan Elementary School South Orange-Maplewood School District | KG–05 | 531 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Maplewood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Middle School South Orange-Maplewood School District | 06–08 | 762 | 9.5:1 |
High schools in Maplewood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School South Orange-Maplewood School District | 09–12 | 1,985 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black24%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Maplewood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,761 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Maplewood
How many public schools are in Maplewood, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Maplewood: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,761 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Maplewood?
All listed public schools with an address in Maplewood belong to South Orange-Maplewood School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Maplewood?
Columbia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Maplewood, with 1,985 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Maplewood?
No school with an address in Maplewood is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Maplewood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Maplewood public schools is 10.7:1, similar to the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Maplewood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities