For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,492 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Cape May County, NJ are West Cape May Elementary School, Dennis Township Primary School and Ocean City Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cape May County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Cape May Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Moore Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4614
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4614
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Dennis Township Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Hagan Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Ocean City Primary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 West Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Cape May City Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #77.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Webster Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #88.
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Glenwood & New York Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
2600 Bayshore Rd
Villas, NJ 08251
(609) 884-9430
Villas, NJ 08251
(609) 884-9430
Grades: PK-K
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eldredge Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-1900
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-1900
Grades: PK-2
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
Cape May County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape May Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
2502 Central Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Hostler Hall (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
116 Carl Road
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Grades: Inquire with school
| 124 students
Middle School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
George E. Bailey Middle School
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: Inquire with school
| 68 students
Project Teach - Cape May Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
4501 Park Ave
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Grades: PK-3
| 45 students
Woodbine Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Dehirsch Ave
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Cape May County, NJ include West Cape May Elementary School, Dennis Township Primary School and Ocean City Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cape May County, NJ?
12 public preschools are located in Cape May County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County, NJ?
Cape May County, NJ public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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