Cape May Court House

Cape May Court House is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. It serves as the county seat and main administrative hub for the region. The area is home to Cape Regional Medical Center and the popular Cape May County Park and Zoo.

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Education in Cape May Court House

Cape May Court House is served by several public, private, and specialized schools that provide quality education to students across all grade levels.

Public Schools

The area is part of the Middle Township Public Schools district, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through high school. All district schools and the administrative offices are located within Cape May Court House.

Middle Township High School
Middle Township Middle School
Middle Township Elementary Schools

Private and Parochial Schools

Cape May Court House and nearby communities also offer private and faith-based education options.

Cape Christian Academy – A private Christian K–12 school located in Cape May Court House (Burleigh area).
Bishop McHugh Regional School – A Catholic K–8 school in Ocean View, Dennis Township, supported by parishes across Cape May County, including the Cape May Court House Church.
Wildwood Catholic Academy – The county’s only Catholic K–12 school, located in North Wildwood under the Camden Diocese.
Church Street Christian School – A preschool program (18 months to pre-K) operated by the First United Methodist Church in Cape May Court House; formerly a Montessori school.

Library
The Cape May County Library system operates a branch in Cape May Court House, offering resources and educational programs for all ages.

Recreation & Attractions in Cape May Court House

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Located in the center of Cape May County’s Central Park
Features over 550 animals representing 250 species
Covers 85 acres of exhibits within a 220-acre park and zoo area
Offers free admission year-round
Opened in 1978
Main attractions include the 57-acre African Savanna, free-flight aviary, and reptile collection

Clarence and Georgiana Davies Sports Complex

Includes basketball courts, soccer fields, and baseball fields
Provides facilities for both youth and adult recreation

Middle Township Recreation Department

Maintains indoor basketball courts, football fields, and additional soccer and baseball fields
Supports a variety of community sports and recreation programs