For the 2025 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Maywood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-8
| 550 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maywood Campus
Special Education School
404 Maywood Avenue
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-8818
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-8818
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
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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