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Camden Forward School/urban Promise Academy

Po Box 1479
Camden, NJ 08105

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Camden Forward School/urban Promise Academy is a co–ed Christian–affiliated private school in Camden, NJ, serving grades K through 12 in a suburban community.

Founded in 1988, the school enrolls 137 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 15 teachers.

The student body is 99.38 percent students of color, reflecting high diversity among New Jersey private schools.

The school's program combines elementary and secondary education in one location within the Camden suburb area.

/urban Promise Academy ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in New Jersey for student diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 137 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Camden Forward School/urban Promise Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1988

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Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Camden Forward School/urban Promise Academy?

The application deadline for Camden Forward School/urban Promise Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/25/2023

This is a small Christian school that thrives in relationships, academics, and community! The class sizes are limited to under 17 per class. The school is run under the way full eye of Terry Bullock. Consider this school if you want to see the impact of Jesus, kindness, love, and learning can have on your child!

- Posted by Teacher - Folayan Ford

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 137 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Camden County, NJ is $16,114 for elementary schools and $17,995 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Camden County, NJ is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).