For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 4,313 students in Camden County, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Camden County, NJ are Camden's Promise Charter School, Hope Community Charter School and Leap Academy University Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Camden County 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 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Camden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden's Promise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hope Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
836 S. 4th Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Leap Academy University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 North Broadway
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Gr: K-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 students 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
The Institute For Excellence Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
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%
Old Orchard Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
The Kingdom Charter School Of Leadership (Closed 2020)
Charter School
121 West Church Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Camden County, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Camden County, NJ include Camden's Promise Charter School, Hope Community Charter School and Leap Academy University Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Camden County?
4 public charter schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County 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 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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