For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,737 students in 08104, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08104, NJ are Camden Prep Inc., Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center and Morgan Village Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08104 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08104, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08104, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden Prep Inc.
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Mt. Ephraim Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Gr: K-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Mulford Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Gr: PK-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Morgan Village Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
990 Morgan Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Yorkship Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Collings Road
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-5110
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Henry B. Wilson Family School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Virtua
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08104, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08104, NJ include Camden Prep Inc., Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center and Morgan Village Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08104?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08104.
What is the racial composition of students in 08104?
08104 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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