For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 770 students in the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Parkside is Forest Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Parkside, Camden, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Wildwood Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8930
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8930
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden, NJ include Forest Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden?
the neighborhood of Parkside, Camden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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