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Best Burlington Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,033 students in Burlington, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschools in Burlington, NJ include Doane Academy, Islamic Academy Of Burlington County, and St. Paul School.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
63% of private preschools in Burlington, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Burlington Private Preschools (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 | 213 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
1,033 Students
138,865 Students
% Average Students of Color
61%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
107 Teachers
11,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
50%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1305

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,816
$16,535
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
24%
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$41.87 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
7,571 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
8,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
217 Students
6,761 Students
% Black Students
21%
5%
# White Students
294 Students
56,601 Students
% White Students
28%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
392 Students
54,866 Students
% of Others Students
38%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Burlington, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Burlington, NJ include Doane Academy, Islamic Academy Of Burlington County, and St. Paul School.
How many private preschools are located in Burlington?
8 private preschools are located in Burlington.
How diverse are private preschools in Burlington?
Burlington private preschools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Burlington?
63% of private preschools in Burlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).

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