Best Schools in Burlington County, NJ
Burlington County, NJ has 193 public schools (30 high, 40 middle, 106 elementary) serving 94,548 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Burlington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burlington County, NJ
The top high schools in Burlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moorestown High School
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Moorestown Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1267 Students
2. Cherry Hill High School East
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Cherry Hill School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2087 Students
3. Lenape High School
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Lenape Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1892 Students
4. Burlington County Institute Of Technology - Medford
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Burlington County Institute Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
5. Cinnaminson High School
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Cinnaminson Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 882 Students
6. Cherokee High School
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Lenape Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2179 Students
7. Shawnee High School
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Lenape Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1465 Students
8. Burlington Township High School
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Burlington Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
9. Northern Burlington County Regional High School
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Northern Burlington County Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
10. Burlington County Institute Of Technology - Westampton
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Burlington County Institute Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burlington County, NJ
The top middle schools in Burlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moorestown Upper Elementary School
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Moorestown Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 853 Students
2. Haines Sixth Grade Center
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Medford Township School District • Public • Grades 6 • 287 Students
3. William Allen Middle School
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Moorestown Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Henry C. Beck Middle School
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Cherry Hill School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
5. Neeta School
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Medford Lakes School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 326 Students
6. Medford Memorial Middle School
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Medford Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 587 Students
7. Indian Mills Memorial School
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Shamong Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students
8. Southampton Township School #3
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Southampton Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
9. Hartford Upper Elementary School
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Mount Laurel Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 911 Students
10. Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
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Northern Burlington County Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 703 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burlington County, NJ
The top elementary schools in Burlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary E. Roberts Elementary School
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Moorestown Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 313 Students
2. George C. Baker Elementary School
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Moorestown Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 397 Students
3. South Valley Elementary School
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Moorestown Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 392 Students
4. Riverbank Charter School Of Excellence
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Riverbank Charter School Of Excellence • Charter • Grades KG - 3 • 154 Students
5. Cranberry Pines Elementary
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Medford Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
6. Kirby's Mill Elementary School
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Medford Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
7. Chairville Elementary School
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Medford Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
8. Taunton Forge Elementary School
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Medford Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
9. Indian Mills Elementary School
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Shamong Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 368 Students
10. Mansfield Township Elementary School
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Mansfield Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 300 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burlington County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burlington County, NJ has a total population of 461,860 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burlington County, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burlington County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burlington County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burlington County, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burlington County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burlington County, NJ
How many schools are in Burlington County, NJ?
Burlington County, NJ has 193 public schools: 30 high schools, 40 middle schools and 106 elementary schools, serving 94,548 students in total.
How do schools in Burlington County perform on state tests?
On average, 193 schools in Burlington County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Burlington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burlington County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Burlington County
27 places in Burlington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (27)
- Marlton (9)
- Medford (9)
- Willingboro (9)
- Burlington (8)
- Mount Laurel (7)
- Moorestown (6)
- Pemberton (6)
- Bordentown (5)
- Columbus (4)
- Delran (4)
- Lumberton (4)
- Maple Shade (4)
- Mount Holly (4)
- Palmyra (3)
- Riverside (3)
- Tabernacle (3)
- Westampton (3)
- Wrightstown (3)
- Browns Mills (2)
- Medford Lakes (2)
- Chatsworth (1)
- Chesterfield (1)
- Florence (1)
- Fort Dix (1)
- Hainesport (1)
- Jobstown (1)
- Roebling (1)
School districts (21)
- Pemberton Township School District (9 schools)
- Evesham Township School District (8 schools)
- Mount Laurel Township School District (8 schools)
- Willingboro Public School District (8 schools)
- Medford Township School District (7 schools)
- Moorestown Township Public School District (6 schools)
- Bordentown Regional School District (5 schools)
- Cinnaminson Township School District (5 schools)
- Burlington City Public School District (4 schools)
- Burlington Township School District (4 schools)
- Delran Township School District (4 schools)
- Lenape Regional High School District (4 schools)
- Maple Shade School District (4 schools)
- Burlington County Special Services School District (3 schools)
- Florence Township School District (3 schools)
- Lumberton Township Board of Education (3 schools)
- Mount Holly Township Public School District (3 schools)
- North Hanover Township School District (3 schools)
- Palmyra Public School District (3 schools)
- Riverside Township School District (3 schools)
- Southampton Township School District (3 schools)