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#206 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 38% of private schools

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic

Elementary School

2221 ROUTE 9 N, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Private

Enrollment

143

Student-Teacher

6.8:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#206 of 534

In Cape May Court House

#1 of 2

public schools

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Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic

6.7/10

Elementary School in Cape May Court House · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Dennis Township Primary School

8.3/10

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5.0/10

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About Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic is a private elementary school in Cape May Court House, NJ. Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic serves approximately 143 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 143 students, Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Cape May Court House, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
This School
vs
11:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
143
This School
vs
421
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.3% vs 0%
Black 3.5% vs 0%
Asian 3.5% vs 0%
Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic Cape May Court House Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic (this school) 6.7
Dennis Township Primary School 8.3
Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools 5.0
Ocean Academy 8.1
Middle Township Elementary #1 5.6
Middle Township Elementary #4 6.4
Middle Township Elementary #2 5.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 28%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 143
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 84.6%
Hispanic 6.3%
Black 3.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2221 ROUTE 9 N, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stone Harbor Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Stone Harbor), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dennis Township Primary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ocean Academy (rated 8.1/10, 5.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cape May Court House, see our Cape May Court House schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Dennis Township Primary School Cape May Court House 2.1 mi 8.3
Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools Cape May Court House 4.2 mi 5.0
Avalon Elementary School Avalon 4.9 mi 6.6
Cape May County Technical High School Cape May Court House 4.8 mi 4.1
Cape May County High School Cape May Court House 5.0 mi 5.9
Ocean Academy Cape May Court House 5.0 mi 8.1
Woodbine Elementary School Woodbine 6.0 mi 7.2
Upper Township Middle School Petersburg 6.9 mi 8.0
Stone Harbor Elementary School Stone Harbor 7.5 mi 8.8
Middle Township High School Cape May Court House 7.1 mi 4.9
Middle Township Elementary #1 Cape May Court House 7.0 mi 5.6
Middle Township Elementary #4 Cape May Court House 7.1 mi 6.4
FAMILIES UNITED NETWORK ACADEMY Ocean View 7.9 mi 6.7
Middle Township Elementary #2 Cape May Court House 7.3 mi 5.0
CAPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cape May Court House 8.8 mi 6.7
Upper Township Elementary School Marmora 9.3 mi 6.9
Upper Township Primary School Marmora 9.3 mi 4.9
Margaret Mace Elementary School North Wildwood 11.6 mi 8.0
WILDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY North Wildwood 11.7 mi 6.0
WILDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY North Wildwood 11.7 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,855

Median Home Value

$337,700

Median Rent

$1,538/mo

Population

17,278

College Educated

32.9%

Homeownership

81.1%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

43.5

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Knowlton Township Board of Education Delaware, NJ 6.8
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ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL Jersey City, NJ 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic

What grades does Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic serve?

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic?

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic rank in NJ?

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic ranks #206 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic a private school?

Yes, Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic a religious school?

Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
143
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cape May County

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