Total enrollment
2,380
-410 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Cape May
New Jersey · Public K-12
Cape May sits inside New Jersey with 6 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,380, and a mix of 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Cape May
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 81%
% Hispanic
18%
was 11%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May City Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 155 |
| Carl T. Mitnick School | Elementary | 01-02 | 428 |
| Lower Cape May Regional High School | High | 09-12 | 717 |
| Maud Abrams School | Elementary | 03-04 | 354 |
| Richard M. Teitelman Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 394 |
| Sandman Consolidated School | Middle | 05-06 | 332 |
About Cape May
Cape May, New Jersey is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,380 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Cape May average about 397 students each, 26% meaningfully below the New Jersey norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cape May has declined 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,790 students to 2,380. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 11% to 18%.
On allk12, the community for Cape May discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.