For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 810 students in Burlington, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, KS are Burlington Elementary School, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Burlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Niagara Street
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Burlington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burlington, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, KS include Burlington Elementary School, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Burlington High School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
3 public schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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