Burlington City Public School District

District Overview
Located at 550 High Street in Burlington, New Jersey, the Burlington City Public School District serves as an active educational pillar within the greater Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. Positioned in a large suburban setting, this traditional public school district operates four dedicated schools, offering a seamless educational pipeline from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Families and community members can easily connect with central leadership at (609) 387-5874 or explore district resources online at burlington-nj.net to learn more about its ongoing academic initiatives and school community life.

Federal data for the 2024–2025 academic year highlights a vibrant, diverse student body of 1,822 learners across all grade levels, including a strong early education program serving 174 pre-kindergarten students. To support this student population, the district maintains a well-resourced staff context centered on direct instruction and comprehensive student care. The educational environment is powered by approximately 359 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 34 instructional aides. Reinforced by more than 272 dedicated support staff members—bringing total district staffing to nearly 665 full-time equivalent personnel—Burlington City Public School District is structurally equipped to foster academic success, individualized instruction, and a supportive learning environment for every student.
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Total Schools
1,822
Total Students
358.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burlington City Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White381
Hispanic404
Black885
Asian52
Two or More87
American Indian6
Pacific Islander6
  • Black
    885 (48.6%)
  • Hispanic
    404 (22.2%)
  • White
    381 (20.9%)
  • Two or More
    87 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    52 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Burlington City Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,822*
Teachers (FTE):358.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in Burlington City Public School District
Found 4 Schools