How to Apply
Apply TODAY for the 2024–2025 School Year
Ongoing throughout school year 2024-2025: Mastery Schools will accept applications on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. Please contact your preferred school for additional information or create an account through the One Camden website to submit your application.
Mastery operates several schools in Camden. Once you’ve decided which school you’re interested in, you can apply for enrollment using one of the approaches listed below.
Please note: Students must be five years of age on or before October 1, 2024, to be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. This means your student must have been born between Oct 2, 2018, and Oct 1, 2019.
1. Apply online: Applying to Mastery schools is easy and convenient through the One Camden website. Simply sign in or create an account and complete your application.
2. Apply with the help of a Mastery enrollment specialist: Have questions about our schools or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and one of our enrollment specialists will reach out within 72 hours to answer questions and support you to submit an application.
3. Apply by phone: If you don’t have an email address or access to the internet, you can apply by phone using the One Camden hotline:
- Hotline hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM
- Call or text: 856-536-3999
4. Apply in person: Contact the front desk at the school you wish to enroll your child to schedule a time to complete an application on-site.
Please note: If you are looking for a seat for your child for the current school year (2023-2024), you may still apply online today using One Camden.
Questions? If you have questions or experience issues, please email the enrollment support team at [email protected].
Key Dates
- November 28, 2023: Application period opens
- February 16, 2024: Main round closes in One Camden
- March 19, 2024: Families are notified about results
Ongoing throughout school year 2024-2025: Mastery Schools will accept applications on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. Please contact your preferred school for additional information or create an account through the One Camden website to submit your application.
About Our Schools
At Mastery Schools, students receive an outstanding education, the opportunity to participate in sports and extracurricular programs, and support to pursue their dreams and succeed after graduation. Our schools are free, public charter schools serving grades K-12.
All students residing in Camden are eligible to enter the lottery for Mastery schools. Across all schools, we give preference to students with siblings currently attending the school they are applying to. We also provide neighborhood preference. Please use our school finder to identify your neighborhood preference zone where you will get priority when you apply.
Please note: As of August 2024, Molina Lower Elementary and Molina Upper Elementary will combine to serve grades K-8 on one campus located at 601 Vine Street in Camden. Families applying for the 2024-2025 school year should apply to Mastery Molina Elementary on One Camden.
Molina Lower Elementary (K-2) N. Camden
Learn moreMolina Upper Elementary (3-8) N. Camden
Learn moreMcGraw Elementary (K-4) E. Camden
Learn moreCramer Hill Elementary (K-8) E. Camden
Learn moreEast Camden Middle (5-8) E. Camden
Learn moreMastery High School of Camden (9-12) N. Camden
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
All students residing in Camden are eligible for admission to Mastery Schools. Across all schools, we give preference to students with siblings currently attending the school they are applying to. We also provide neighborhood preference. Please use our school finder to identify your neighborhood preference zone where you will get priority when you apply.
Students do not have to take an entrance exam or meet academic requirements to attend Mastery schools.
Mastery serves students in grades K-12.
No. All of our schools are free public schools.
Students may qualify for bus services if they reside two walking miles or more away from the school they are attending in grades K-8 and 2.5 walking miles or more away from the school they are attending in grades 9-12. Door-to-door bus service is available for IEP students who require it. Schools may also have courtesy bus routes available. Families should contact the school they are interested in attending for more information and confirmation of services.
All Mastery schools provide free breakfast and lunch.
This varies by school. Please contact the school that you are interested in for details.
Arrival and dismissal times vary by school, but all schools start between 7:30 AM and 8:05 AM and end between 3:10 PM and 3:15 PM. Please contact the school that you are interested in for more specific details.
Mastery schools offer over 200 extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, including basketball, cheerleading, student government, and robotics. Activities vary by campus. Please contact the school you are interested in for more details about offerings.
We believe school uniforms promote pride and community while fostering professionalism and presentation skills in students. Uniforms must be worn neatly, in the appropriate size, and cover undergarments. Please contact the school you are interested in for more details about uniform requirements and vouchers.
If you have additional questions or experience any issues as you try to enroll, please contact the Mastery school you’re applying to directly via phone or email or email our enrollment support team at [email protected].