For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,177 students in Wildwood, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 380 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Wildwood, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wildwood, NJ are Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Wildwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wildwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wildwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wildwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Wildwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Wildwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wildwood, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Wildwood, NJ include Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Wildwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Wildwood?
5 public schools are located in Wildwood.
What percentage of students in Wildwood go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Wildwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wildwood?
Wildwood public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wildwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wildwood include: Margaret Mace Elementary School vs. Crest Memorial School, Crest Memorial School vs. Margaret Mace Elementary School
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