Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Pilgrim Academy
About the School
- The Pilgrim Academy is a private non-profit Christian day school founded in 1971 by Dr. Warren Allem and the Emmanuel Church to serve the young people of southern New Jersey.
- The Academy seeks to give every student, without discrimination, a strong college-preparatory liberal arts education within the context of a Christian world and life view.
- The highest aim of the school is to see its students accept God's call to redemption and then apply Christianity to every area of life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Pilgrim Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1971
Student Body
Total Students
347 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
1 course
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants, polo shirt. Skirts, polo shirt.
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Pilgrim Academy is a private non-profit Christian day school founded in 1971 by Dr. Warren Allem and the Emmanuel Church to serve the young people of southern New Jersey. The Academy seeks to give every student, without discrimination, a strong college-preparatory liberal arts education within the context of a Christian world and life view. The highest aim of the school is to see its students accept God's call to redemption and then apply Christianity to every area of life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pilgrim Academy's ranking?
The Pilgrim Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Pilgrim Academy?
The application deadline for The Pilgrim Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the The Pilgrim Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed - Labor Day
September 04, 2026 (Friday)
School Closed - Columbus Day
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
12:30 Dismissal - Beginning of Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Thanksgiving
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
School Closed - Christmas Break
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 19
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Gr: PK-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
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(609) 653-1199
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
51 N Shore Rd
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(609) 652-9500
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
5809 Main St
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1565
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
1100 W Sherman Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 696-1600
Distance: 32.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
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(609) 465-4132
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
391 Zion Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
Distance: 8.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
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(609) 625-1565
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
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Gr: NS-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
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Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 646-3000
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Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
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Special Education School
1000 Burton Ave
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(609) 677-9960
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(609) 748-4955
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Gr: K-8 | 354 students
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Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
146 South Pitney Road
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(609) 652-7134
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Islamic
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Daycare / Preschool
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(609) 645-9800
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Islamic
3056 English Creek Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-6800
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9260.8 miles
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Dennis Township Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
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Top 30%10
601 Hagan Road
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(609) 861-2821
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(609) 861-2821
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Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 861-5174
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School Reviews
5 5/4/2016
My child has an IEP and the high school near us was a nightmare. Thank God we found this school. Class sizes are small and my child's IEP is followed how it should be. The teachers are more than helpful, the kids attending the school are well mannered and wonderful kids. It's more like a family than a school. Everyone is special and no one gets lost in the crowd wish we would have found it earlier.
5 12/27/2014
Pilgrim is a very small k-12 school that features solid Christian teachers. The headmaster is exceptional and the discipline is thorough. I am five years out from graduation and truly appreciate the discipline this school has taught me.
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