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Burlington KinderCare
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Burlington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,022 students in Burlington, NJ, 15% of all K-12 students in Burlington, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
63% of private schools in Burlington, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2026-27)

Doane Academy Photo
Doane Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
(9)
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Map of Islamic Academy Of Burlington County
Islamic Academy Of Burlington County
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
(1)
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Life Center Academy Photo
Life Center Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Assembly of God
2045 Columbus Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-2100
(1)
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Map of St. Paul School
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
250 James St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-1645
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Burlington KinderCare Photo
Burlington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2004 Salem Rd.
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 871-2110
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Map of Dor Lyn Preschool
Dor Lyn Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1308 Mt. Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2686
(2)
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Bustleton Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-0311
(1)
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Map of Holy Light Christian Academy
Holy Light Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
133 E Union St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5574
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Burlington, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of All Saints Elementary School
All Saints Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Catholic
510 High School
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-9207
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Burlington, NJ Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,022
Students
$12,556
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
61%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burlington)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,022 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
61%
40%
0.73
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
217 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
21%
7%
# White Students
294 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
29%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
381 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
107 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
54%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1259
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,556
$17,664
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
27%
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$78.22 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

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, Life Center Academy, and St. Paul School.
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 Episcopal).

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