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6 schools in Maplewood

New Jersey · Public K-12

Maplewood's public schools, 6 in all, serve about 4,761 K-12 students inside New Jersey, averaging 794 per campus.

7-year change in Maplewood

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,761
-268 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 52%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
24%
was 33%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Clinton Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05542
Columbia High SchoolHigh09-121,985
Delia Bolden Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05518
Maplewood Middle SchoolMiddle06-08762
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration SchoolElementaryKG-05423
Tuscan Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05531

About Maplewood

Maplewood is a medium-population New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 4,761 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Maplewood average about 794 students each, 47% meaningfully above the New Jersey norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,761 students, shrank 5% from the 5,029 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment contracted from 33% to 24%.

On this page, the community for Maplewood discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Maplewood, New Jersey?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Maplewood, with a combined enrollment of about 4,761.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Maplewood?
Maplewood has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Maplewood?
Columbia High School is the largest public school in Maplewood by enrollment, with approximately 1,985 students.
What school districts serve Maplewood?
Maplewood public schools are operated by South Orange-Maplewood School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Maplewood cover?
Public schools in Maplewood serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.