For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,515 students in 08204, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08204, NJ are West Cape May Elementary School, Cape May City Elementary School and Maud Abrams School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08204 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08204, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08204, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
687 Rt 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08204, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08204, NJ include West Cape May Elementary School, Cape May City Elementary School and Maud Abrams School.
How many public schools are located in 08204?
7 public schools are located in 08204.
What is the racial composition of students in 08204?
08204 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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