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Best Camden Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,239 students in Camden, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 931 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Camden, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, NJ are Creative Arts High School, Camden's Promise Charter School and Camden Prep Inc.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Camden, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Arts High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Park Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Camden's Promise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Camden Prep Inc.
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Mt. Ephraim Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Gr: K-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Westfield Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-4097
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Park Blvd
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Leap Academy University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 North Broadway
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Gr: K-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Cooper's Poynt Family School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 State Street
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5370
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mastery Schools Of Camden Inc.
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 North 17th Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 726-0027
Gr: K-12 | 2,873 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 Cramer Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8920
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Berwick Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-0636
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Mulford Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Gr: PK-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Morgan Village Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
990 Morgan Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Forest Hill School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Wildwood Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8930
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Camden High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Eastside High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Yorkship Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 Collings Road
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Henry B. Wilson Family School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Veterans Memorial Family School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N 26th Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 474 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
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center
1602 Pine Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-4171
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Camden, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, NJ include Creative Arts High School, Camden's Promise Charter School and Camden Prep Inc..
How many public schools are located in Camden?
21 public schools are located in Camden.
What percentage of students in Camden go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Camden are often viewed compared to one another?

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