For the 2025 school year, there are 157 public schools serving 81,524 students in Camden County, NJ (there are 75 private schools, serving 11,250 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Camden County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, NJ are Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School, Central School and Elizabeth Haddon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Old Orchard Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Three Lincoln Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-5851
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-5851
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Haddon School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 West Redman Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0811
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0811
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
J. Fithian Tatem School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
One Glover Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0902
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0902
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Old Carriage Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Zane North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Stokes Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5703
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5703
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Richard Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Wexford Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1505
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1505
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Strawbridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Strawbridge Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 869-7735
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 869-7735
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
William P Tatem Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Lincoln Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5704
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5704
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Haddonfield Memorial High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-3960
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-3960
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Edward T. Hamilton
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Boundary Lane
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 767-4888
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 767-4888
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rosa International Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
485 Browning Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 616-8787
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 616-8787
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Haddonfield Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Five Lincoln Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-5851
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-5851
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Signal Hill School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Signal Hill Drive
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 767-6749
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 767-6749
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Cranford Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 429-2058
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 429-2058
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
James F. Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1960 Greentree Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4554
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4554
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Haddon Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5705
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5705
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Kresson School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 School Lane
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 424-1816
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 424-1816
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Bret Harte Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1909 Queen Anne Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0515
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0515
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Walt Whitman Blvd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 428-1144
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 428-1144
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Seventh Avenue
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
316 Seventh Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-0610
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-0610
Gr: 3-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Church Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Glenview Avenue
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Sycamore Street
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-7647
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-7647
Gr: K-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Van Sciver Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Rhoads Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7730
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
827 Whitman School Dr
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-1103
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-1103
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Mansion Avenue School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Mansion Avenue
Audubon, NJ 08106
(856) 546-4926
Audubon, NJ 08106
(856) 546-4926
Gr: 3-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2727.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Kingston Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2828.
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Melrose Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 869-7715
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 869-7715
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2929.
Birches Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
416 Westminster Blvd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-1290
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-1290
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Osage School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Somerdale Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 428-2990
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 428-2990
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Voorhees Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Holly Oak Dr
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 795-2025
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 795-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3232.
Stoy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Briarwood Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7725
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3333.
Mark Newbie Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 East Browning Rd
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5706
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5706
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3434.
Laurel Springs School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
623 Grand Avenue
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-1086
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-1086
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Atlantic Avenue
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 East Atlantic Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-0630
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-0630
Gr: PK-2 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Harris Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 662-1923
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 662-1923
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2800 Mickle Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8910
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8910
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camden Academy Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
879 Beideman Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1875 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camden Cap Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1716 Broadway
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3955
Gr: 10
Camden Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9th & Linden Streets
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 635-0310
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 635-0310
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camden County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Camden House High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
555 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 614-2306
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 614-2306
Gr: 9-12
Camden Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Camden Virtua Excel (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Camden Virtua Insight High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Camdens Pride Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Gr: K-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Campus Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Gr: 9-12
Catapult Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
311 Blanding Blvd
Camden, NJ 08103
(231) 232-2222
Camden, NJ 08103
(231) 232-2222
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
30th & Saunders Sts.
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5288
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5288
Gr: 1-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
2300 Merchantville Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8350
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8350
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rose & Kaighns Aves.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5130
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5130
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students Minority enrollment: 97%
1600 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8908
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8908
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cherry Hill Tran-education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Evesham Rd W
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Cherry Hill Transportation Education Program(Tep) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
210 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
City Invincible Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
836 S. 4th St.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 342-9500
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 342-9500
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1875 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Gr: 2-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Filmore And Carl Miller Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
D.u.e. Season Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1000 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floo
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 225-0511
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 225-0511
Gr: K-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
400 Mount Vernon Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5120
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5120
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3064 Stevens Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5111
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5111
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 784-4441
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 784-4441
Gr: 9-10 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
3051 Fremont St
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8960
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8960
Gr: PK | 37 students
Freedom Prep Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1000 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 962-0766
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 962-0766
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
525 Clinton St
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2000
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2000
Gr: 2-4 | 122 students
928 North 32nd Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8988
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8988
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1575 Mount Ephraim Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5088
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5088
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
41 South Route 73
Cedar Brook, NJ 08018
(609) 561-9414
Cedar Brook, NJ 08018
(609) 561-9414
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
740 Chestnut Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8999
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8999
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Camden County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, NJ include Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School, Central School and Elizabeth Haddon School.
How many public schools are located in Camden County?
157 public schools are located in Camden County.
What percentage of students in Camden County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Camden County are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Camden County include: Cherry Hill High School West vs. Cherry Hill High School East, Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School vs. Camden High School, Henry C. Beck Middle School vs. Rosa International Middle School
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