For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,946 students in 08104, NJ (there are 1 private school, 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 87%).
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 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08104, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Camden Prep Inc.
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Mt. Ephraim Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Gr: K-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Morgan Village Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
990 Morgan Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Henry B. Wilson Family School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Virtua
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Gr: 5-12
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?
7 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 87%).
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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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