For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,921 students in 08102, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 171 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 08102, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08102, NJ are Leap Academy University Charter School and Cooper's Poynt Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08102 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08102, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08102, NJ Public Schools (2026)
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
Rank: #22.
Cooper's Poynt Family School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 State Street
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5370
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5370
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08102, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08102, NJ include Leap Academy University Charter School and Cooper's Poynt Family School.
How many public schools are located in 08102?
2 public schools are located in 08102.
What percentage of students in 08102 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 08102 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08102?
08102 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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