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Best Burlington Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,033 students in Burlington, NJ (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,877 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Burlington, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Burlington, NJ include Islamic Academy Of Burlington County, St. Paul School, and Doane Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
63% of private schools in Burlington, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).

Top Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Doane Academy
Doane Academy Photo - Riverbank campus
(Episcopal)
(9)
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Islamic Academy Of Burlington County
(Islamic)
(1)
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Center Academy
Life Center Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
(1)
2045 Columbus Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
250 James St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-1645
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Tuition listed
Burlington KinderCare
Burlington KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2004 Salem Rd.
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 871-2110
Gr: NS-PK
Dor Lyn Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
1308 Mt. Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2686
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1750 Bustleton Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-0311
Gr: NS-K
Holy Light Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
133 E Union St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5574
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Burlington, New Jersey

Burlington, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
510 High School
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-9207
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burlington, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Burlington, NJ include Islamic Academy Of Burlington County, St. Paul School, and Doane Academy.
How many private schools are located in Burlington?
8 private schools are located in Burlington.
How diverse are private schools in Burlington?
Burlington private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlington?
63% of private schools in Burlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).

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