Best Burlington County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 62 private schools serving 6,652 students in Burlington County, NJ (there are 137 public schools, serving 68,676 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $12,189, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
31% of private schools in Burlington County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62
  • # Students Served: 6,652
  • Average Tuition: $12,189
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 40%
  • View Burlington County, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62
  • # Students Served: 6,652
  • Average Tuition: $12,189
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 40%
  • View Burlington County, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Burlington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Moorestown Friends School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 602 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 52
Friends
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
(11)
Westfield Friends School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 6
2201 Riverton Rd
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-0895
(5)
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Marlton Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
108 Evesboro Medford Rd
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 249-2375
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Moorestown Photo
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
130 Borton Landing Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 699-2645
Center For Education Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Doane Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
(9)
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
5035 Route 130 S
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
(2)
Map of 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)
Life Center Academy Photo
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)
Map of Marlton Christian Academy Elementary & Preschool
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Assembly of God
625 E Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-5304
(17)
Montessori Academy of New Jersey Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
260 Conrow Road
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-2121
(6)
Map of Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Catholic
23 W Prospect Ave
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-7885
(1)
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
250 High Street
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-1728
(1)
Map of St. Charles Borromeo
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
2500 Branch Pike
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-2778
Map of St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 348 students
Catholic
101 Evans Rd
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-0774
St. Mary Of The Lakes School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
196 Route 70
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-2546
Map of St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
250 James St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-1645
Apple Montessori Schools Photo
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
1401 S Church St
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(888) 672-5552
(1)
Map of Brightest Beginnings
Gr: PK | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
1632 Route 38 B
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 261-0004
Burlington KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2004 Salem Rd.
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 871-2110
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Burlington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of All Saints Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Catholic
510 High School
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-9207
Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students
Baptist
594 Beverly Rancocas Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 871-3337
Map of Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Merchants Way
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-7599
Church Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
641 South Church St.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 778-1948
Map of Essential Beginnings Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
1329 Route 38
Hainesport, NJ 08036
(609) 667-7838
Map of Excel Learning Center, Inc.
Gr: NS | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
74 East Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-2224
Map of Holy Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
1290 Hornberger Avenue
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-0045
Map of King's Academy
Gr: K-9 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Assembly of God
131 E Main St
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-8216
Map of Midway School
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
P.o. Box 587
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 267-5366
Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
236 E Main St
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7526
(1)
Map of Pope John Paul II Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
11 S Sunset Rd
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-2144
Map of Puddle Jumpers Academy
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
235 Strawbridge Dr
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 722-8999
St. Mary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Catholic
30 Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(603) 298-1448
(1)
Map of St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
101 Middleton Street
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-1007

Overview

Category
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
62 Schools
# Students
6,652 Students
216,366 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
599 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1255
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,189
$18,745
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,817
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,200
$16,021
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$54.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
223 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
798 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
2,910 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
43%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
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
2,536 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burlington County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Burlington County, NJ include Center For Education, Moorestown Friends School, and St. Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Burlington County?
62 private schools are located in Burlington County.
How much do private schools cost in Burlington County?
The average tuition cost is $12,189, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
How diverse are private schools in Burlington County?
Burlington County private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is same as the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Burlington County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Burlington County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlington County?
31% of private schools in Burlington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Burlington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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