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#8 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 1% of private schools

Doane Academy

School · Burlington, NJ

A private school in Burlington, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

350 RIVERBANK, Burlington, NJ 08016

  • 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length8.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,402.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment239
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Doane Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,560

Median home value

$308,000

Median rent

$1,343/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White48.5%
Black31.4%
Asian9.6%
Two or More8.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Life Center AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–124.0 mi211Compare →
Garfield Park AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–124.1 mi146Compare →
School Lane CsCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–124.3 mi1,331Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Doane Academy is listed in Burlington, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Doane Academy

Doane Academy is a private school in Burlington, NJ, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Doane Academy

What grades does Doane Academy serve?

Doane Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Doane Academy?

Doane Academy has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Doane Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Doane Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Doane Academy rank in NJ?

Doane Academy ranks #8 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Doane Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Doane Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Doane Academy a private school?

Yes, Doane Academy is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Doane Academy a religious school?

Doane Academy has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
239
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
8.2 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Area population (ZIP 08016)
34,801
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08016; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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