Best Schools in Cape May Court House, New Jersey
11 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $93,855
- Median home value
- $337,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
27% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Cape May Court House compares
New Jersey rank
#173 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above New Jersey avg (6.3)
Median household income
$94k
79% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Cape May Court House offers parents a public school market with real variation worth understanding. Nine ranked public schools serve the area, averaging 6.2 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that tells only part of the story. The more useful signal: one in three schools (33%) scores 7 or above, meaning strong options exist here, but they require parents to be selective rather than assume neighborhood assignment delivers the same result across the board.
The elementary tier is where Cape May Court House performs best. Dennis Township Primary School leads all ranked schools with an 8.6 — the highest score in the dataset and well above the city average. Ocean Academy follows at 8.2, giving families with young children two legitimately strong options to compare. Both schools clear the 7-point threshold by a significant margin, and together they represent the clearest academic assets this market has to offer.
The high school picture is narrower and more uneven. Cape May County High School earns a 7.7, making it the top-rated secondary option and the third-highest-ranked school overall. Middle Township High School comes in at 6.0 — functional but sitting right at the city average, with a meaningful gap separating it from Cape May County High. With only two ranked high schools in the dataset, secondary options are limited, and the spread between them matters when families are planning long-term.
Parents researching Cape May Court House should weight elementary assignments heavily — the top two schools here outperform what the city average suggests and signal that the early-grades experience can be genuinely strong. The high school transition is where the market tightens. Families doing long-range planning should trace feeder paths from their target elementary school to confirm they align with Cape May County High School if maximizing secondary performance is the goal. At an average of 6.2 across nine schools, this is a workable system with clear peaks and a floor worth knowing before you commit to an address.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 277 students · Pre-K–2nd | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 145 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.1 | ||
| 3 | 660 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.7 | ||
| 4 | 532 students · 3rd–5th | 4.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | BISHOP MCHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC
Private
143 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 547 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
| 2 | 362 students · 3rd–8th | 4.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 825 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 589 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
59 students · Pre-K–11th | Not Rated |
Schools in Cape May Court House
Cape May Court House, New Jersey · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$93,855
Median Home Value
$337,700
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
Population
17,278
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Community Profile
Cape May Court House has a median household income of $93,855. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $337,700, with a median rent of $1,538/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- New Jersey
- Total Schools
- 11
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Districts
- 4
- Avg Rating
- 6.3/10
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Cape May Court House, New Jersey
How many schools are in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
Cape May Court House has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Cape May Court House is 6.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in Cape May Court House on MySchoolScout is Dennis Township Primary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in Cape May Court House on MySchoolScout is Dennis Township Primary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in Cape May Court House on MySchoolScout is Middle Township Elementary #4 with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What is the best high school in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in Cape May Court House on MySchoolScout is Cape May County High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
How many school districts serve Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
Cape May Court House is served by 4 school districts: Cape May County Technical High School District, Cape May County Special Services School District, Dennis Township School District, Middle Township Public School District.
What is the education level in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 33% of adults in Cape May Court House have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
The median household income in Cape May Court House is approximately $93,855 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
Yes, Cape May Court House has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic with a score of 6.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cape May Court House is 9.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.