Top Rankings
Cape May City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in Cape May City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Cape May City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
2,556 Schools
# Students
155 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cape May City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#340 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
37%
35%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
50%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,123 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,832 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,123
$27,031
Spending / Student
$28,832
$25,924
Best Cape May City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape May City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cape May City School District?
Cape May City School District manages 1 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the rank of Cape May City School District?
Cape May City School District is ranked #342 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May City School District?
50% of Cape May City School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape May City School District?
Cape May City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Cape May City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,832 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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