For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,573 students in Cape May, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Cape May, NJ are West Cape May Elementary School, Cape May City Elementary School and Sandman Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cape May have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cape May, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 433 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cape May, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Cape May, NJ include West Cape May Elementary School, Cape May City Elementary School and Sandman Consolidated School.
How many public schools are located in Cape May?
7 public schools are located in Cape May.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May?
Cape May public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cape May are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cape May include: West Cape May Elementary School vs. Cape May City Elementary School, Cape May City Elementary School vs. West Cape May Elementary School, Maud Abrams School vs. Carl T. Mitnick School
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