For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,559 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Downtown is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leap Academy University Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden, NJ include Leap Academy University Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Camden?
1 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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