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Best Cape May County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,394 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cape May County, NJ are Ocean City Primary School, West Cape May Elementary School and Dennis Township Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape May County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Cape May County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Cape May County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean City Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 West Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Gr: PK-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West Cape May Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Moore Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4614
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dennis Township Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Hagan Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Cape May City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Webster Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Glenwood & New York Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
David C. Douglass Memorial School
2600 Bayshore Rd
Villas, NJ 08251
(609) 884-9430
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Township Elementary #1
215 Eldredge Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-1900
Gr: PK-2 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Township Primary School
130 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cape May County, NJ include Ocean City Primary School, West Cape May Elementary School and Dennis Township Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cape May County?
12 public preschools are located in Cape May County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County?
Cape May County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?

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