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Cape May County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 952 students in Cape May County, NJ (there are 32 public schools, serving 11,630 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
86% of private schools in Cape May County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cape May County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Wildwood Catholic Academy
Wildwood Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1500 Central Ave Ste 300
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7257
(1)
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Map of Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic
Bishop Mchugh Regional Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
2221 N Route 9
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 624-1900
(3)
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Cape Christian Academy Photo
Cape Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Christian
10 Oyster Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-4132
(4)
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Map of Families United Network Academy
Families United Network Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Christian
24 Black Oak Dr
Ocean View, NJ 08230
(609) 390-9499
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Map of Rio Grande Baptist Academy
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Baptist
110 Delsea Drive Rt 47
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
(609) 886-9494
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Map of Tomorrow's World Early Educati
Tomorrow's World Early Educati
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students
Montessori School
261 Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 390-1670
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Map of Westminster Christian Academy
Westminster Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Calvinist
701 Wesley Ave
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 628-3356
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Cape May County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Central Bible Church
Central Bible Church
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
Presbyterian
1712 Central Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-5917
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Map of Our Lady Star Of Sea School
Our Lady Star Of Sea School
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
Catholic
520 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4437
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Map of St. Augustine Regional School
St. Augustine Regional School
Gr: K-8 | 153 students
Catholic
1337 Asbury Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1435
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Map of St. Raymond Regional School
St. Raymond Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
25 E Ocean Avenue
Villas, NJ 08251
(609) 886-2893
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Overview

Category
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
952 Students
216,282 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,100
$17,000
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$16,021
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
30 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
549 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
58%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
294 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
31%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Cape May County, NJ is Wildwood Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cape May County?
7 private schools are located in Cape May County.
How diverse are private schools in Cape May County?
Cape May County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Cape May County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Cape May County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cape May County?
86% of private schools in Cape May County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?

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