For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,024 students in 08210, NJ (there are , serving 306 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 08210, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08210, NJ are Dennis Township Primary School, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools and Middle Township Elementary #2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08210 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08210, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08210, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennis Township Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Hagan Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Academy Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-2821
Grades: 3-8
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Middle Township Elementary #2
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Pacific Ave
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1828
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1828
Grades: 3-5
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Township Elementary #4
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Pacific Ave
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1834
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1834
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Cape May County Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 380-0200
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 380-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #66.
Middle Township High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Atlantic Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1852
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-1852
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May County High School
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May Regional School
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eldredge Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-1900
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-1900
Grades: PK-2
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
08210, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape May Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-3578
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
George E. Bailey Middle School
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: Inquire with school
| 68 students
Project Teach - Cape May Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
131 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 463-4870
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08210, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08210, NJ include Dennis Township Primary School, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools and Middle Township Elementary #2.
How many public schools are located in 08210?
10 public schools are located in 08210.
What percentage of students in 08210 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 08210 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08210?
08210 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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