For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 544 students in 08260, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08260, NJ are Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Wildwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08260 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08260, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08260, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
08260, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
2502 Central Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08260, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08260, NJ include Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Wildwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08260?
3 public middle schools are located in 08260.
What is the racial composition of students in 08260?
08260 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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