For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,025 students in 08104, NJ (there are , serving 190 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 08104, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08104, NJ are Creative Arts High School, Camden Prep Inc. and Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08104 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08104, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08104, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Arts High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Park Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Camden Prep Inc.
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Mt. Ephraim Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Grades: K-12
| 1,465 students
Rank: #33.
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Mulford Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Grades: PK-3
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Morgan Village Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
990 Morgan Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Yorkship Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Collings Road
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-5110
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
Henry B. Wilson Family School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Virtua
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pride Academy
Alternative School
1701 South 6th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
08104, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camden Cap Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1716 Broadway
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3955
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Camden Virtua Excel (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Grades: 5-9
| 8 students
Camden Virtua Insight High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
1600 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8908
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8908
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Filmore And Carl Miller Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Freedom Prep Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1000 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 962-0766
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 962-0766
Grades: K-12
| 743 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08104, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08104, NJ include Creative Arts High School, Camden Prep Inc. and Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center.
How many public schools are located in 08104?
8 public schools are located in 08104.
What percentage of students in 08104 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 08104 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08104?
08104 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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