Public schools in Camden, NJ
22 open public schools with an address in Camden, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,634
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
3
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Camden public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Camden, NJ: 11 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,634 students, an average of 756 per school. The largest campus is Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. (2,873 students), and the largest elementary school is Octavius V. Catto Community Family School (593).
Camden City School District operates the most schools here (16), and 4 regular districts have at least one Camden campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Camden
Camden City School District
Public school district
16 schools in Camden
Camden Prep Inc.
Public school district
1 school in Camden
Camden's Promise Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Camden
Hope Community Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Camden
KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Public school district
1 school in Camden
LEAP Academy University Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Camden
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
Public school district
1 school in Camden
Elementary schools in Camden
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper's Poynt Family School Camden City School District | PK–08 | 381 | 8.5:1 | |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School Camden City School District | PK–08 | 515 | 10.1:1 | |
| Forest Hill School Camden City School District | KG–08 | 339 | 9.2:1 | |
| Henry B. Wilson Family School Camden City School District | KG–08 | 377 | 9.1:1 | |
| Hope Community Charter School Hope Community Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 115 | 12:1 | |
| Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center Camden City School District | PK–KG | 306 | 8.4:1 | |
| Octavius V. Catto Community Family School Camden City School District | PK–08 | 593 | 10.4:1 | |
| Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center Camden City School District | PK–03 | 349 | 10.4:1 | |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School Camden City School District | PK–08 | 549 | 11.7:1 | |
| Veterans Memorial Family School Camden City School District | PK–08 | 474 | 9.3:1 | |
| Yorkship Elementary School Camden City School District | PK–08 | 310 | 7.8:1 |
Middle schools in Camden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Village Middle School Camden City School District | 06–08 | 203 | 8.1:1 |
High schools in Camden
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Big Picture Learning Academy Camden City School District · Magnet | 07–12 | 150 | 8.1:1 | |
| Camden High School Camden City School District | 09–12 | 425 | 8.9:1 | |
| Creative Arts High School Camden City School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 209 | 7.1:1 | |
| Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School Camden City School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 179 | 7.6:1 | |
| Eastside High School Camden City School District | 09–12 | 512 | 9.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Camden
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Prep Inc. Camden Prep Inc. | KG–12 | 1,498 | 99.9:1 | |
| Camden's Promise Charter School Camden's Promise Charter School · Charter | PK–12 | 2,457 | 12.2:1 | |
| KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation | KG–12 | 2,280 | 18.2:1 | |
| Leap Academy University Charter School LEAP Academy University Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 1,540 | 15.9:1 | |
| Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. | KG–12 | 2,873 | 14.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic60.6%
- Black36.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Camden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,634 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Camden
How many public schools are in Camden, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Camden: 11 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 16,634 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Camden?
Schools with an address in Camden belong to 7 education agencies, led by Camden City School District (16 schools), Camden Prep Inc. (1 school), Camden's Promise Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Camden?
Eastside High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Camden, with 512 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Camden?
Yes. 3 of the 22 public schools in Camden are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Camden's Promise Charter School, Hope Community Charter School, Leap Academy University Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Camden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Camden public schools is 9.5:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Camden guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities