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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Burlington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,826 students in Burlington, NJ (there are 8 private schools, serving 928 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Burlington, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, NJ are Burlington Township High School, Burlington Township Middle School At Springside and Fountain Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burlington, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Burlington Township High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Burlington Township Middle School At Springside
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Burlington By Pass
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 699-4021
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Fountain Woods Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1799
Gr: 2-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Florence Township Memorial High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Cedar Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Burlington City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Blue Devil Way
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Gr: 7-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5834
Gr: 3-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
B. Bernice Young Elementary School
1203 Neck Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Gr: PK-1 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
315 Barclay St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5859
Gr: K-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Samuel Smith Elementary School
250 Farner Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5854
Gr: PK-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Burlington, NJ?
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
9 public schools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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