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#437 of 534 private schools in NJ
Wildwood Catholic Academy
School · North Wildwood, NJ
A private school in North Wildwood, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1500 CENTRAL AVE 200, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Where Wildwood Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,553/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,549
Median home value
$441,300
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Cape Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–11 | 4.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wildwood Catholic Academy is listed in North Wildwood, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wildwood Catholic Academy
Wildwood Catholic Academy is a private school in North Wildwood, NJ, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wildwood Catholic Academy
What grades does Wildwood Catholic Academy serve?
Wildwood Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wildwood Catholic Academy?
Wildwood Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Catholic Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wildwood Catholic Academy rank in NJ?
Wildwood Catholic Academy ranks #437 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Wildwood Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wildwood Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wildwood Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Wildwood Catholic Academy 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 Wildwood Catholic Academy a religious school?
Wildwood Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Phone
- (609) 522-7257
- Area population (ZIP 08260)
- 12,913
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 59.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 08260; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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