Westfield Friends School Photo

Best Burlington County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 private schools serving 6,737 students in Burlington County, NJ (there are 137 public schools, serving 68,676 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Burlington County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Burlington County, NJ include Moorestown Friends School, Westfield Friends School, and St. Paul School.
The average tuition cost is $12,189, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,801.
31% of private schools in Burlington County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Burlington County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School Photo - For one week, regular classes are suspended for "Intensive Learning," when Middle and Upper School students and teachers engage in an in-depth study of a specific subject. Groups travel both domestically and internationally and learn about various cultures and subjects - like this trip to Machu Picchu in Peru!
(Friends)
(10)
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
Gr: NS-12 | 608 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westfield Friends School
Westfield Friends School Photo
(5)
2201 Riverton Rd
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-0895
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Education
Center For Education Photo
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Photo - College-Preparatory
(Catholic)
(2)
5035 Route 130 S
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition 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
Marlton Christian Academy Elementary & Preschool
(Assembly of God)
(17)
625 E Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-5304
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Montessori Academy of New Jersey
Montessori Academy of New Jersey Photo - Our MISSION STATEMENT: To nurture and guide our students in the development of character, compassion, respect, curiosity and the means to learn, to invent, and participate fully and joyfully in life-independently and in collaboration with others. We pursue our mission by maintaining the highest standards of facility and instruction as set out by the Association Montessori Internationale.
Montessori School
(6)
260 Conrow Road
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-2121
Gr: NS-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
(Catholic)
(1)
23 W Prospect Ave
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-7885
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo - Our wonderful faculty and staff!
(Catholic)
(1)
250 High Street
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-1728
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Charles Borromeo
(Catholic)
2500 Branch Pike
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-2778
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Tuition listed
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
(Catholic)
101 Evans Rd
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-0774
Gr: K-8 | 348 students
St. Mary Of The Lakes School
St. Mary Of The Lakes School Photo - Technology classes are taught at all grade levels beginning in PreK. By 8th grade students are working on spreadsheets, coding and producing/editing video segments for our own SML-TV.
(Catholic)
196 Route 70
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-2546
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
250 James St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-1645
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Tuition listed
Apple Montessori Schools
Apple Montessori Schools Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1401 S Church St
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(888) 672-5552
Gr: NS-K
Brightest Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
1632 Route 38 B
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 261-0004
Gr: PK | 73 students
Burlington KinderCare
Burlington KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2004 Salem Rd.
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 871-2110
Gr: NS-PK
Cathedral Of Love Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
139 Beverly Rancocas Rd
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-9377
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Chesterbrook Academy Moorestown
Daycare / Preschool
130 Bortons Landing Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 234-5557
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Tuition listed
Cinnamon Sticks Learning Center
Alternative School
600 Route 130 N
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 303-2200
Gr: NS-K | 108 students Tuition listed
Creme De Le Creme
Daycare / Preschool
299 Walton Ave
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 316-7233
Gr: PK-K | 214 students
Dor Lyn Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
1308 Mt. Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2686
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Excel Learning Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1401 S Church St
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 608-9000
Gr: K | 69 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Future Scholars Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1351 Route 38 Ste 1 Bldg B
Hainesport, NJ 08036
(609) 518-1333
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Tuition listed
Garfield Park Academy
Special Education School
24 Glenolden Ln
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-4111
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 9 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2026d Briggs Road
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 727-4222
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 15 231 Crosswicks Road
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-1800
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1750 Bustleton Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-0311
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
90 Hartford Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 461-2250
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10 Jennings Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 714-8686
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
881 Woodlane Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-8400
Gr: NS-K Acceptance rate listed
Goddard School Of Moorestown
Goddard School Of Moorestown Photo
Daycare / Preschool
240 W. Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-7006
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Hampton Academy
Special Education School
(3)
108 Burrs Rd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-2757
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Harbor Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
32 New Albany Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 267-4637
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
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Burlington County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
510 High School
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-9207
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
594 Beverly Rancocas Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 871-3337
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students
101 Merchants Way
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-7599
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
641 South Church St.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 778-1948
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
1329 Route 38
Hainesport, NJ 08036
(609) 667-7838
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
74 East Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-2224
Gr: NS | 117 students
1290 Hornberger Avenue
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-0045
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
131 E Main St
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-8216
Gr: K-9 | 68 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Midway School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 587
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 267-5366
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students
236 E Main St
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7526
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 25 students
11 S Sunset Rd
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-2144
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
235 Strawbridge Dr
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 722-8999
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
30 Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(603) 298-1448
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
101 Middleton Street
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-1007
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students

Overview

This County (Burlington County)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
61 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,737 Students
217,867 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
589 Teachers
20,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1279
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,189
$18,801
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,817
$869
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,900
$16,414
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$57.49 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
223 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
798 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
2,910 Students
116,454 Students
% White Students
42%
53%
# 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
2,580 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
38%
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 Moorestown Friends School, Westfield Friends School, and St. Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Burlington County?
61 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 $18,801.
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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