Very Good
#499 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Tuscan Elementary School
Elementary School · South Orange-Maplewood School District
25 HARVARD AVE, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#499 of 2,466
In Maplewood
#2 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 10
South Orange-Maplewood School District
Equity
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Tuscan Elementary School
Elementary School in Maplewood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tuscan Elementary School
Tuscan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maplewood, NJ, part of South Orange-Maplewood School District. Tuscan Elementary School serves approximately 547 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Tuscan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Tuscan Elementary School show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Tuscan Elementary School — Students at Tuscan Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
6.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Tuscan Elementary School Compares
See how Tuscan Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
25 HARVARD AVE, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tuscan Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is South Mountain Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby S. Orange), with a very similar rating. Additionally, OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby South Orange), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Maplewood, see our Maplewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Middle School Maplewood | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Delia Bolden Elementary School Maplewood | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Jefferson Elementary Union | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Columbia High School Maplewood | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School Maplewood | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Wyoming School Millburn | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Clinton Elementary School Maplewood | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL South Orange | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| South Mountain Elementary School S. Orange | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary Union | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| ST MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL Union | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Union High School Union | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Franklin Elementary Union | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| South Orange Middle School S. Orange | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Burnet Middle School Union | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| South Mountain School Millburn | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School Irvington | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Mt Vernon Place School Newark | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Chancellor Avenue Elementary School Irvington | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Connecticut Farms Elementary Union | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$167,428
Median Home Value
$684,600
Median Rent
$2,184/mo
Population
25,406
College Educated
69.4%
Homeownership
76.9%
Avg Commute
39 min
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Median Age
38.7
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEN PORAT YOSEF Paramus, NJ | 7.8 |
| Clarendon School Secaucus, NJ | 7.8 |
| Copper Hill Elementary School Ringoes, NJ | 7.8 |
| Cranbury School Cranbury, NJ | 7.8 |
| Dorchester Elementary School Woodcliff Lake, NJ | 7.8 |
| Edward T. Hamilton Voorhees, NJ | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tuscan Elementary School
What grades does Tuscan Elementary School serve?
Tuscan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tuscan Elementary School?
Tuscan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscan Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tuscan Elementary School rank in NJ?
Tuscan Elementary School ranks #499 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Tuscan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuscan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tuscan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuscan Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tuscan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tuscan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tuscan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tuscan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tuscan Elementary School?
6.6% of students at Tuscan Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 6.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (973) 378-5221
Resources & Links
District
South Orange-Maplewood School District- District Enrollment
- 7,047
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,104
- District Rank
- #3 of 10
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