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9 schools in Burlington

New Jersey · Public K-12

Inside Burlington (New Jersey), 9 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 5,826 students, averaging 647 per campus.

7-year change in Burlington

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,826
+350 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 38%
% Hispanic
18%
was 11%
% Black
40%
was 39%
% Asian
9%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
B. Bernice Young Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-01681
Burlington City High SchoolHigh07-12757
Burlington Township High SchoolHigh09-121,118
Burlington Township Middle School at SpringsideMiddle06-08822
Captain James Lawrence Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02229
Florence Township Memorial High SchoolHigh09-12475
Fountain Woods Elementary SchoolElementary02-05951
Samuel Smith Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02310
Wilbur Watts Intermediate SchoolElementary03-06483

About Burlington

Public education in Burlington, New Jersey runs across 9 schools that teaches roughly 5,826 students. By footprint, Burlington sits in the mid-sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 647, above the state mean of about 540.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 6%: 5,476 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,826 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 38% to 27% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Burlington discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Burlington, New Jersey?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Burlington, with a combined enrollment of about 5,826.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burlington?
Burlington has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burlington?
Burlington Township High School is the largest public school in Burlington by enrollment, with approximately 1,118 students.
What school districts serve Burlington?
Burlington is served by 3 public school districts, including Burlington Township School District, Burlington City Public School District, Florence Township School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Burlington cover?
Public schools in Burlington serve students from pre-K through grade 12.