For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 4,313 students in Camden County, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Camden County, NJ are Camden's Promise Charter School, Hope Community Charter School and Leap Academy University Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Camden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden's Promise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hope Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
836 S. 4th Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Leap Academy University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 North Broadway
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Gr: K-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Camden County, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Camden County, NJ include Camden's Promise Charter School, Hope Community Charter School and Leap Academy University Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Camden County?
4 public charter schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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