📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 14 Rated Districts in Cape May County, NJ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Avalon Borough School District | Avalon | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #2 | Stone Harbor Borough School District | Stone Harbor | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #3 | Upper Township School District | Petersburg | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #4 | Ocean City School District | Ocean City | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #5 | Cape May City School District | Cape May | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #6 | West Cape May Borough School District | West Cape May | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #7 | Wildwood Crest Borough School District | Wildwood Crest | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #8 | North Wildwood City School District | North Wildwood | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #9 | Lower Cape May Regional School District | Cape May | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #10 | Lower Township School District | Cape May | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #11 | Dennis Township School District | Cape May Court House | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #12 | Middle Township School District | Cape May Court House | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #13 | Woodbine Borough School District | Woodbine | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #14 | Wildwood City School District | Wildwood | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Cape May County, New Jersey (2026)
This page lists the 14 public school districts headquartered in Cape May County, New Jersey that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NJSLA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New Jersey, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Cape May County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Cape May County, New Jersey? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in Cape May County, New Jersey, the highest-rated is Avalon Borough School District (Avalon), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 84th percentile of New Jersey districts on NJSLA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.