Top 3 Best Camden Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 4,663 students in Camden, NJ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Camden, NJ are Camden's Promise Charter School, Leap Academy University Charter School and Freedom Prep Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Charter schools in Camden 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 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Camden, NJ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camden's Promise Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 2,363 students
Rank: #22.
Leap Academy University Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 North Broadway
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Grades: K-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 962-0766
Grades: K-12
| 743 students
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Camden, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 Harris Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 662-1923
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
2800 Mickle Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8910
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
879 Beideman Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
1716 Broadway
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3955
Grades: 10
| n/a students
9th & Linden Streets
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 635-0310
Grades: K-8
| 851 students
555 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 614-2306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Camden Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
636 638 Benson Ave
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 964-7291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Grades: 5-9
| 8 students
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
311 Blanding Blvd
Camden, NJ 08103
(231) 232-2222
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
30th & Saunders Sts.
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5288
Grades: 1-5
| 82 students
Rose & Kaighns Aves.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5130
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students
1600 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8908
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
836 S. 4th St.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 342-9500
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
1875 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Grades: 2-8
| 174 students
Filmore And Carl Miller Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
1000 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floo
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 225-0511
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
400 Mount Vernon Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5120
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
3064 Stevens Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5111
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
817 Carpenter Street, Bridgevi
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2627
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
3051 Fremont St
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8960
Grades: PK
| 37 students
525 Clinton St
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2000
Grades: 2-4
| 122 students
928 North 32nd Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8988
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
1575 Mount Ephraim Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5088
Grades: PK
| 67 students
740 Chestnut Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8999
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
1725 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 365-1000
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
5th And Berkley Sts
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8950
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Park And Wildwood Aves
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8977
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10th And Linden Sts
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8982
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1701 South 6th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
800 Erie Street
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5360
Grades: 7-8
| 179 students
601 Vine Street
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-8970
Grades: PK
| 44 students
555 Mt Vernon St
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5175
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1033 Cambridge Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5278
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Camden, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Camden, NJ include Camden's Promise Charter School, Leap Academy University Charter School and Freedom Prep Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Camden?
3 public charter schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden 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 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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