For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,588 students in 08105, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08105, NJ are Burling Alternative School, Camden's Promise Charter School and Octavius V. Catto Community Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08105 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08105, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08105, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burling Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Harris Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 662-1923
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 662-1923
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Camden's Promise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Westfield Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-4097
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-4097
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 Cramer Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8920
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8920
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Berwick Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-0636
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-0636
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Family School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 26th Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08105, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08105, NJ include Burling Alternative School, Camden's Promise Charter School and Octavius V. Catto Community Family School.
How many public preschools are located in 08105?
5 public preschools are located in 08105.
What is the racial composition of students in 08105?
08105 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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