For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,737 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) 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.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 Carpenter Street, Bridgevi
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2627
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2627
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Leap Academy University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 North Broadway
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 614-0400
Grades: K-12
| 1,553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ include Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School and Leap Academy University Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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