Best High Schools in Camden, NY

High schools
5
Students
2,758
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
81%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Camden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sandy Creek High School

A-

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sandy Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students

2. Camden Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

89%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Camden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students

3. Paul V Moore High School

B

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

93%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Square Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students

4. Adirondack High School

B-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

91%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

5. Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Altmar-parish-williamstown Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 464 Students

Best Middle Schools in Camden, NY

Middle schools
4
Students
1,878
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
62%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Camden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Adirondack Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students

2. Central Square Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Central Square Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students

3. Camden Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Camden Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 580 Students

4. Sandy Creek Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sandy Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Camden, NY

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,318
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Camden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Leyden Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students

2. Camden Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Camden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 510 Students

3. Sandy Creek Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sandy Creek Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students

4. Aura A Cole Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Central Square Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

5. Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Altmar-parish-williamstown Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 602 Students

6. Mcconnellsville Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Camden Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 260 Students

7. Wildwood Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Wildwood Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 29 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Camden, NY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Camden, NY has a total population of 4,717 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Camden, NY

6,954

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Camden, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

14.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Camden, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Camden, NY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

989 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Camden, NY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Camden, NY

How many schools are in Camden, NY?

Camden, NY has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,954 students in total.

How do schools in Camden perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Camden score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Camden underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Camden?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Camden, NY

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Hillsboro, NY

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 70%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Empeyville, NY

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 71%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Dibbletown, NY

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 71%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Westdale, NY

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Florence, NY

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Vienna, NY

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 71%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Taberg, NY

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Madison Center, NY

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 69%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Blossvale, NY

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 69%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Panther Lake, NY

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Every school in Camden

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
54.3%
Avg projected
70.3%

3 of 3 schools in Camden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 2

All 3 public schools we grade in Camden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.