For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 544 students in Wildwood, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wildwood, 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.
Wildwood, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Wildwood have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Wildwood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Wildwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wildwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wildwood, NJ include Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Wildwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wildwood?
3 public middle schools are located in Wildwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Wildwood?
Wildwood 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).
Which public middle schools in Wildwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wildwood include: Crest Memorial School vs. Margaret Mace Elementary School, Margaret Mace Elementary School vs. Crest Memorial School
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