For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,360 students in Maple Shade, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 187 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Maple Shade, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Shade, NJ are Maple Shade High School, Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School and Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maple Shade, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Maple Shade have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maple Shade, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Shade High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Frederick Ave
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-2880
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-2880
Gr: 7-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Mill Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-1129
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-1129
Gr: 2-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 North Fellowship Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7323
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7323
Gr: 5-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
748 North Forklanding Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
Gr: PK-1 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maple Shade, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Shade, NJ include Maple Shade High School, Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School and Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maple Shade?
4 public schools are located in Maple Shade.
What percentage of students in Maple Shade go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Maple Shade are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Shade?
Maple Shade public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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