For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 762 students in Burlington, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Burlington, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, CO are Burlington Elementary School, Burlington High School and Burlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Mike Lounge Drive
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Burlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Rose Avenue
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Grades: 5-8
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burlington, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, CO include Burlington Elementary School, Burlington High School and Burlington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
3 public schools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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