For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,476 students in 08016, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08016, NJ are Burlington Township Middle School At Springside, Fountain Woods Elementary School and Wilbur Watts Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08016 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08016, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08016, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Township Middle School At Springside
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Burlington By Pass
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 699-4021
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 699-4021
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Woods Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1799
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1799
Gr: 2-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5834
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5834
Gr: 3-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1203 Neck Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Gr: PK-1 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
315 Barclay St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5859
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5859
Gr: K-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
250 Farner Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5854
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5854
Gr: PK-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
08016, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West Pearl & Ellis Streets
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5867
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5867
Gr: K-2 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1508 Mount Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2307
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-2307
Gr: 3 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
700 Jacksonville Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3774
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3774
Gr: 7-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08016, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08016, NJ include Burlington Township Middle School At Springside, Fountain Woods Elementary School and Wilbur Watts Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08016?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08016.
What is the racial composition of students in 08016?
08016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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