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Camden Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 940 students in Camden, NJ, 6% of all K-12 students in Camden, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
83% of private schools in Camden, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Camden Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Name School
Holy Name School
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
700 N 5th St
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 365-7930
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Map of Sacred Heart Grade School
Sacred Heart Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
404 Jasper St
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 963-1341
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Map of St. Joseph Pro-cathedral School
St. Joseph Pro-cathedral School
Gr: K-8 | 251 students
Catholic
2907 Federal St
Camden, NJ 08105
(569) 644-3365
(2)
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Map of B.e.s.t. Academy
B.e.s.t. Academy
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
2 Aquarium Dr Ste 100
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
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Map of Camden Forward School/urban Promise Academy
Camden Forward School/urban Promise Academy
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
Christian
Po Box 1479
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 382-1855
(1)
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Map of St. Anthony Of Padua School
St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
2824 River Rd
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-6791
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Camden, NJ Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
940
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
83%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Camden)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
940 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
83%
40%
0.61
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
578 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
7%
# Black Students
153 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
16%
7%
# White Students
123 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
12%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
70 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Camden, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Camden, NJ include St. Joseph Pro-cathedral School, Holy Name School, and Sacred Heart Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Camden?
6 private schools are located in Camden.
How diverse are private schools in Camden?
Camden private schools are approximately 83% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Camden go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Camden?
83% of private schools in Camden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Camden are often viewed compared to one another?

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