Delia Bolden Elementary School
MAPLEWOOD, NJ · South Orange-Maplewood School District · Grades 3-5
295th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
Delia Bolden Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Delia Bolden Elementary School 295th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Delia Bolden Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 317 students tested
Delia Bolden Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 481 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.4% | 59.7% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 20.0% | 14.3% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 12.7% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 10.2% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Delia Bolden Elementary School
Typical home value $981K in zip 07040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Delia Bolden Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Tuscan Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 0.8 mi away121st of 1,324
ELA 79% · Math 75% - 9South Mountain Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 0.9 mi away251st of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 67% - 10Wyoming SchoolMillburn Township School District · 0.9 mi away44th of 1,324
ELA 84% · Math 83% - 7Clinton Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 1.2 mi away424th of 1,324
ELA 65% · Math 56% - 10South Mountain SchoolMillburn Township School District · 1.5 mi away41st of 1,324
ELA 79% · Math 90% - 6Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 1.6 mi away577th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 47% - 3Mt Vernon Place SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.7 mi away1,007th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 10Marshall Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 1.8 mi away131st of 1,324
ELA 79% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Delia Bolden Elementary School in?
Delia Bolden Elementary School is part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District district in MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey.
Is Delia Bolden Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Delia Bolden Elementary School 295th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Delia Bolden Elementary School?
White 60%, Black 14%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 10% (481 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Delia Bolden Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07040 is $981K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.