RATINGS

District GreatSchools Ratings

This district has a mixed record. Look below to see what percentage of schools in this district are rated above average, average or below average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in South Orange Maplewood School District based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

A larger number of schools in this district have students who are making more academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in South Orange-Maplewood School District

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Parent / Guardian
October 08, 2025
This school educates critical thinkers. Because it is socioeconomically and racially diverse, it also teaches it students how to get along with and work productively with those who are different from... More
Review for Columbia Senior High School
Parent / Guardian
September 21, 2025
Please do not send your children here if they have any special needs or are neurodiverse. The district is cutting every corner, and you will need to advocate for what other districts will happily... More
Review for Tuscan Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 05, 2025
As a former graduate of this school district, it is a far fall from where it used to be. The district is over crowded, constantly being sued over teachers having relationships with students, and a... More
Review for Columbia Senior High School
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