For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,148 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cape May County, NJ are Avalon Elementary School, Upper Township Middle School and Ocean City Intermediate 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 32% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cape May County (2026-27)
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
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 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Gr: 7-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
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 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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%
2502 Central Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Gr: PK-K
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 middle schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cape May County, NJ include Avalon Elementary School, Upper Township Middle School and Ocean City Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cape May County?
12 public middle schools are located in Cape May County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County?
Cape May County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cape May County include: Middle Township Elementary #4 vs. Upper Township Middle School, Upper Township Middle School vs. Middle Township Elementary #4, Crest Memorial School vs. Margaret Mace Elementary School
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