For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 7,404 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cape May County, NJ are Stone Harbor Elementary School, West Cape May Elementary School and Avalon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cape May County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 93rd St
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-4413
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-4413
Grades: K-4
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
West Cape May Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Moore Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4614
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4614
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean City Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 West Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Grades: PK-3
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Upper Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Dennis Township Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Hagan Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Upper Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Perry Rd
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-3500
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
Crest Memorial School
Magnet 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
| 243 students
Rank: #99.
Ocean City Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Bay Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Grades: 4-8
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Cape May City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #1111.
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 3-8
| 363 students
Rank: #1212.
Middle Township Elementary #2
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Pacific Ave
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1828
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1828
Grades: 3-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1313.
Sandman Consolidated School
Magnet 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
Grades: 5-6
| 347 students
Rank: #1414.
Middle Township Elementary #4
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1515.
Maud Abrams School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: 3-4
| 334 students
Rank: #1616.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 169 students
Rank: #1717.
Woodbine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Webster Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Rank: #1818.
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 396 students
Rank: #1919.
Wildwood Middle School
Magnet 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
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl T. Mitnick School
Magnet School
905 Seashore Road
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9470
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9470
Grades: 1-2
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Township Elementary #1
Magnet School
215 Eldredge Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-1900
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-1900
Grades: PK-2
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Township Primary School
Magnet School
130 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Grades: PK-2
| 493 students
Cape May County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 26 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
Hostler Hall (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
116 Carl Road
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-2230
Grades: Inquire with school
| 124 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 68 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
4501 Park Ave
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-8461
Grades: PK-3
| 45 students
Woodbine Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Dehirsch Ave
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-2164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cape May County, NJ include Stone Harbor Elementary School, West Cape May Elementary School and Avalon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cape May County?
23 public elementary schools are located in Cape May County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County?
Cape May County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cape May County include: West Cape May Elementary School vs. Cape May City Elementary School, Middle Township Elementary #4 vs. Upper Township Middle School, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools vs. Upper Township Elementary School
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