Top 10 Best Cape May County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,329 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cape May County, NJ are Upper Township Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Crest Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cape May County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upper Township Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
525 Perry Rd
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 32nd Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
(609) 967-7544
Grades: 5-8
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean City Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 Bay Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Grades: 4-8
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Academy Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Grades: 3-8
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Grades: 7-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Middle Township Elementary #4
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Pacific Ave
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1834
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #99.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Webster Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #1010.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May Regional School
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cape May County, NJ

Cape May County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
2502 Central Ave
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
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 68 students
131 Crest Haven Road
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
Grades: PK-3
| 45 students
Dehirsch Ave
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cape May County, NJ include Upper Township Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Crest Memorial School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cape May County, NJ?
12 public middle schools are located in Cape May County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County, NJ?
Cape May County, NJ public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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