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#248 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 46% of private schools

Life Center Academy

School

2045 COLUMBUS RD, Burlington, NJ 08016

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#248 of 534

In Burlington

#2 of 3

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About Life Center Academy

Life Center Academy is a private school in Burlington, NJ. Life Center Academy serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Life Center Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
NJ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Life Center Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Life Center Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Burlington, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

This School

10.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

211

This School

653

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 51.7% vs 0%

White 30.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.2% vs 0%

Asian 0.5% vs 0%

Life Center Academy Burlington Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Life Center Academy (this school)	—	211	11.4:1	6.5
Florence Township Memorial High School	0.7 mi	479	12.6:1	4.4
B. Bernice Young Elementary School	1.4 mi	625	10.1:1	6.6
Burlington Township High School	2.7 mi	1,176	11.9:1	5.6
Fountain Woods Elementary School	2.8 mi	967	11.7:1	8.0
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside	3.2 mi	809	10.4:1	5.6
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School	3.3 mi	227	9.1:1	5.9
Burlington City High School	3.3 mi	805	10.9:1	4.7
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School	3.6 mi	467	10.4:1	7.2
Samuel Smith Elementary School	3.8 mi	322	9.5:1	7.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B- 5.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 62%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 211

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 51.7%

White 30.3%

Hispanic 15.2%

Two or More 2.4%

Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2045 COLUMBUS RD, Burlington, NJ 08016

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Life Center Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Fountain Woods Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (rated 7.2/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch (rated 7.2/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Bristol), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Burlington, see our Burlington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Florence Township Memorial High School Burlington	0.7 mi	479	4.4
B. Bernice Young Elementary School Burlington	1.4 mi	625	6.6
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence Roebling	2.3 mi	153	5.1
Roebling Elementary School Roebling	2.3 mi	347	3.6
Florence Riverfront School Florence	2.5 mi	619	5.0
Burlington Township High School Burlington	2.7 mi	1,176	5.6
Fountain Woods Elementary School Burlington	2.8 mi	967	8.0
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside Burlington	3.2 mi	809	5.6
RADCLIFFE LEARNING CENTER Bristol	3.1 mi	11	—
ST PAUL SCHOOL Burlington	3.2 mi	142	5.6
Bristol MS Bristol	3.3 mi	181	5.2
Bristol HS Bristol	3.3 mi	326	5.7
Burlington City High School Burlington	3.3 mi	805	4.7
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School Burlington	3.3 mi	227	5.9
ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL Levittown	4.4 mi	184	5.6
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School Burlington	3.6 mi	467	7.2
Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch Bristol	3.7 mi	610	7.2
Brookwood El Sch Levittown	4.5 mi	936	4.2
Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury Levittown	4.7 mi	167	6.2
Westampton Campus Westampton	4.7 mi	399	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08016 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,560

Median Home Value

$308,000

Median Rent

$1,343/mo

Population

34,801

College Educated

33.9%

Homeownership

73.1%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Median Age

41.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Life Center Academy

What grades does Life Center Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Life Center Academy?

Life Center Academy has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Life Center Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Life Center Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Life Center Academy rank in NJ?

Life Center Academy ranks #248 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Life Center Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Life Center Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Life Center Academy a private school?

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

Is Life Center Academy a religious school?

Life Center Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 30 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 211
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 19
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Assembly of God
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Burlington County
Phone: (609) 499-2100

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