For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 7,275 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cape May County, NJ are Avalon Elementary School, Ocean City Primary School and Upper Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cape May County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 32nd Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
(609) 967-7544
Avalon, NJ 08202
(609) 967-7544
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ocean City Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 West Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Gr: PK-3 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Upper Township Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Gr: 3-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
West Cape May Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Moore Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4614
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4614
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Upper Township Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Perry Rd
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-3500
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Stone Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 93rd St
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-4413
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-4413
Gr: K-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Ocean City Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Bay Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Gr: 4-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Cape May City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Academy Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Gr: 3-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Middle Township Elementary #2
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Pacific Ave
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1828
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1828
Gr: 3-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Maud Abrams School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
714 Townbank Rd
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9420
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9420
Gr: 3-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Sandman Consolidated School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
838 Seashore Rd
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9410
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9410
Gr: 5-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Middle Township Elementary #4
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Pacific Ave
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1834
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1834
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Webster Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Glenwood & New York Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
905 Seashore Road
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9470
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9470
Gr: 1-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
130 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Gr: PK-2 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cape May County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 54%
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hostler Hall (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
116 Carl Road
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Gr: Inquire with school | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Middle School (Closed 2023)
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students
4501 Park Ave
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Gr: PK-3 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Woodbine Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Dehirsch Ave
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cape May County, NJ include Avalon Elementary School, Ocean City Primary School and Upper Township Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cape May County?
23 public elementary schools are located in Cape May County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County?
Cape May County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cape May County include: West Cape May Elementary School vs. Cape May City Elementary School, Middle Township Elementary #4 vs. Upper Township Middle School, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools vs. Upper Township Elementary School
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