Excellent
#314 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Based on limited data
Ocean Academy
Elementary School · Cape May County Special Services School District · Cape May Court House, NJ
A Cape May County Special Services School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4 Moore Road DN 704, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocean Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,855
Median home value
$337,700
Median rent
$1,538/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Township Elementary #1Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–2 | 2.1 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Middle Township Elementary #2Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–5 | 2.4 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Stone Harbor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 3.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Cape Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 3.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cape May County Special Services School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $88,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ocean Academy is listed in Cape May County Special Services School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean Academy
Ocean Academy is a public elementary school in Cape May Court House, NJ, part of Cape May County Special Services School District, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean Academy
What grades does Ocean Academy serve?
Ocean Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ocean Academy?
Ocean Academy has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Academy is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean Academy rank in NJ?
Ocean Academy ranks #314 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ocean Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ocean Academy a charter school?
No, Ocean Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean Academy a Title I school?
No, Ocean Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Academy?
38.6% of students at Ocean Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Phone
- (609) 465-2720
- Area population (ZIP 08210)
- 17,278
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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