Best Burlington County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private high schools serving 2,224 students in Burlington County, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
50% of private high schools in Burlington County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,224
  • Average Tuition: $12,567
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 48%
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 56%
  • View Burlington County, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,224
  • Average Tuition: $12,567
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 48%
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 56%
  • View Burlington County, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Burlington County Private High 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)
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 Garfield Park Academy
Gr: K-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
24 Glenolden Ln
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-4111
Map of Hampton Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
108 Burrs Rd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-2757
(3)
Map of Harbor Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Baptist
32 New Albany Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 267-4637
Kingsway Learning Center Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
244 W Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 545-0800
Map of Legacy Treatment Services, Mary A. Dobbins School
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
243 Pine St
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-1550
Map of Meadow View Junior Academy
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
241 Bordentown Chesterfield Rd
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
(609) 298-1122
Orchard Friends School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
405 Linden Avenue
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 786-1123
Map of Y.a.l.e. School North II Kirby's Mill
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
151 Hartford Rd
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 257-3253
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Burlington County Private High 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
14 Schools
# Students
2,224 Students
74,901 Students
% Average Students of Color
56%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
345 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1255
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,567
$22,641
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,900
$852
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
$24,522
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$27.5 million
$79.07 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
342 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
157 Students
5,725 Students
% Asian Students
6%
8%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
6,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
531 Students
7,631 Students
% Black Students
21%
10%
# White Students
1,449 Students
48,074 Students
% White Students
56%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
138 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
219 Students
7,979 Students
% of Others Students
9%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Burlington County, NJ?
The top ranked private high schools in Burlington County, NJ include Center For Education, Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, and Doane Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Burlington County?
14 private high schools are located in Burlington County.
How diverse are private high schools in Burlington County?
Burlington County private high schools are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Burlington County?
50% of private high schools in Burlington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private high schools in Burlington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Burlington County include: Y.a.l.e. School North II Kirby's Mill vs. Hampton Academy, Harbor Baptist Academy vs. Doane Academy

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