For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,681 students in Camden, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Camden, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, NY are Camden Senior High School, Camden Middle School and Camden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Camden, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Oswego St
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-3168
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-3168
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Union St
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-0080
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-0080
Gr: 5-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Oswego St
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-2616
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-2616
Gr: K-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Camden, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, NY include Camden Senior High School, Camden Middle School and Camden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Camden?
3 public schools are located in Camden.
What percentage of students in Camden go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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