For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 339 students in 08103, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 08103, NJ is Forest Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 08103 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08103, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08103, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Wildwood Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8930
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8930
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
08103, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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%
Rose & Kaighns Aves.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5130
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5130
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students Minority enrollment: 97%
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
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%
525 Clinton St
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2000
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2000
Gr: 2-4 | 122 students
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
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%
Knowledge A To Z Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1725 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 365-1000
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
5th And Berkley Sts
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8950
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
So Camden Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
555 Mt Vernon St
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5175
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5175
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08103, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08103, NJ include Forest Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08103?
1 public elementary schools are located in 08103.
What is the racial composition of students in 08103?
08103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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