Burlington Township School District

710 Jacksonville Road, Hopkins Building
Burlington, NJ 08016
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Burlington Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,572 students in Burlington Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Burlington Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
3,572 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
321 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Burlington Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#387 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
47%
49%
17%
23%
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
% Hispanic
16%
35%
% Black
37%
14%
% White
28%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,137 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,269 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,137
$27,031
Spending / Student
$22,269
$25,924

Best Burlington Township School District Public Schools (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 student 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: n/an/a
1203 Neck Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Gr: PK-1 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burlington Township School District?
Burlington Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,572 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Township School District?
Burlington Township School District is ranked #398 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington Township School District?
37% of Burlington Township School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Township School District?
Burlington Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Burlington Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,269 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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