Lower Township School District, New Jersey

Lower Township School District is an elementary school district in Cape May County, New Jersey, for grades K–6. About 21,956 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²) of land.

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Lower Township School District in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
21,956 ± 56
Grades
K–6
Type
Elementary school district
County
Cape May County
Land area
27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²)
Median household income
$84,962 ± $5,027
Median home value
$364,900 ± $16,201
Water area
3.69 sq mi (9.55 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3409150
Coordinates (central point)
38.983768, -74.911308

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Lower Township School District, largest first

  1. Lower Township21,956 people
  2. Villas (CDP)9,735 people
  3. North Cape May (CDP)3,731 people
  4. Erma (CDP)1,959 people
  5. Diamond Beach (CDP)350 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Cape May City School District3.0 mi south
  2. West Cape May Borough School District3.2 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Lower Township School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Lower Township School District before you rely on it.

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