Top Rankings
Wildwood Crest Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in Wildwood Crest Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Wildwood Crest Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,554 Schools
# Students
194 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wildwood Crest Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $65,954 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,345 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$65,954
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$60,345
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wildwood Crest Borough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
Wildwood Crest Borough School District manages 1 public schools serving 194 students.
What is the rank of Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
Wildwood Crest Borough School District is ranked #320 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
79% of Wildwood Crest Borough School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
Wildwood Crest Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wildwood Crest Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $60,345 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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