Cape May County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 947 students in Cape May County, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private preschools in Cape May County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 947
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Cape May County, NJ School Trends
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 947
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Cape May County, NJ School Trends
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

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

Map of 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)
Map of 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)
Cape Christian Academy Photo
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)
Map of Families United Network Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Christian
24 Black Oak Dr
Ocean View, NJ 08230
(609) 390-9499
Map of Tomorrow's World Early Educati
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students
Montessori School
261 Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 390-1670
Map of 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 Preschools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
947 Students
138,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
112 Teachers
11,519 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,100
$13,960
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,311
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
390 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
30 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
544 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
57%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
294 Students
54,279 Students
% of Others Students
31%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Cape May County, NJ?
The top ranked private preschools in Cape May County, NJ is Wildwood Catholic Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Cape May County?
6 private preschools are located in Cape May County.
How diverse are private preschools in Cape May County?
Cape May County private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cape May County?
83% of private preschools in Cape May County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Cape May County are often viewed compared to one another?

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