Maywood NJ is a borough in Bergen County NJ. with a population of about 10,000. Maywood is located just 15 miles NW of midtown Manhattan. Maywood offers a frequent and efficient bus service to New York City as well as all major points in New Jersey. Maywood’s school system includes a PreK-8 program with a student to teacher ratio of 13 to 1. High School students attend Hackensack High School or may choose from a selection of programs offered through Bergen County Technical schools.