River Academy Camden
Independent school · Grades 6–11
Camden, NJ
800 Erie St, Camden, NJ 08102
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Camden
In Camden, New Jersey, River Academy Camden is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 11th grade. About 20 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–11
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 24 independent schools in New Jersey.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about River Academy Camden
What grades does River Academy Camden serve?
River Academy Camden serves grades 6–11.
How many students attend River Academy Camden?
About 20 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at River Academy Camden?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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