For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 768 students in Burlington, CO (there are , 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 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Burlington High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Burlington Middle 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
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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