The Pilgrim Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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The Pilgrim Academy

5.00 (2 reviews)

301 West Moss Mill Road
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

Tel: (609) 965-2866

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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

Top Rankings

The Pilgrim Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

1 course

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants, polo shirt. Skirts, polo shirt.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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

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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

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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)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 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.

- Posted by Parent - Taral

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.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - remis

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Atlantic County, NJ is $15,243 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).