Top 5 Best 08016 New Jersey Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,831 students in 08016, NJ (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,001 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 08016, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08016, NJ are Burlington Township Middle School At Springside, Burlington Township High School and Fountain Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08016 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08016, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08016, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Township Middle School At Springside
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Burlington By Pass
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 699-4021
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington Township High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain Woods Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1799
Grades: 2-5
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Florence Township Memorial High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Cedar Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5834
Grades: 3-6
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
1203 Neck Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Grades: PK-2
| 763 students
315 Barclay St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5859
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Farner Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5854
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08016 New Jersey

08016, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
West Pearl & Ellis Streets
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5867
Grades: K-2
| 82 students
1508 Mount Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2307
Grades: 3
| 156 students
700 Jacksonville Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3774
Grades: 7-8
| 640 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 08016, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08016, NJ?
9 public schools are located in 08016, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08016, NJ go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 08016, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08016, NJ?
08016, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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