Avalon Elementary School

Avalon Elementary School serves grades 5 through 8 in Avalon, New Jersey, enrolling 92 students as a regular public middle school. Its student-teacher ratio of 8.4 to 1 means students get consistent, direct access to their teachers — a practical advantage in a school this size. Academically, Avalon Elementary stands apart from virtually every school in the state.

It ranks #1 of 441 middle schools in New Jersey and #7 of 2,463 public schools statewide, outperforming 100% of New Jersey schools in composite performance. That composite score of 9.4 out of 10 earns a rating of Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale, with academic performance scoring 8.6 and student growth scoring an especially strong 9.8. That growth score is worth noting.

It reflects how much students advance year over year, not just where they start — a meaningful measure of what a school actually delivers. At Avalon, the combination of a small student body, a low teacher-to-student ratio, and consistently high outcomes makes a strong case for families weighing middle school options along the Jersey Shore. Parents comparing schools in Cape May County or across New Jersey will find few public options that match this performance profile.

With an enrollment of 92 students, Avalon Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, Avalon Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.