Doane Academy Photo - At Doane, students are encouraged to immerse themselves in the Arts, express creativity in various forms, and connect across artistic disciplines. Visual and performing arts opportunities include jazz and string ensembles, choir, theater, ceramics, Studio Incamminati, and yearbook.

Best Burlington Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,022 students in Burlington, NJ (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,826 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 Life Center Academy, Islamic Academy Of Burlington County, and Doane Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, 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).

Top-Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Doane Academy
Doane Academy Photo - Riverbank campus
(Episcopal)
(9)
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 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

Overview

This Town (Burlington)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,022 Students
216,618 Students
% Average Students of Color
61%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
107 Teachers
20,259 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)
1262

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,816
$18,663
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
27%
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$57.49 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
14,113 Students
% Black Students
21%
7%
# White Students
294 Students
116,209 Students
% White Students
29%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
381 Students
58,873 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Life Center Academy, Islamic Academy Of Burlington County, 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 Episcopal).

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