Best Public Schools in Burlington, WA (2026)

Best Burlington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,559 students in Burlington, WA (there are , serving 186 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Burlington, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, WA are Burlington-edison Alternative School, Burlington Edison High School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Burlington, WA public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burlington, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Burlington-edison Alternative School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311

Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #22.

Burlington Edison High School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 58%)
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301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074

Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #33.

Bay View Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
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15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322

Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #44.

West View Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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515 W Victoria Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391

Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #55.

Lucille Umbarger Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
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820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366

Gr: 1-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: n/an/a

Becc

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927 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311

Gr: PK | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: n/an/a

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2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311

Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Burlington, WA?

The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, WA include Burlington-edison Alternative School, Burlington Edison High School and Bay View Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Burlington?

7 public schools are located in Burlington.

What percentage of students in Burlington go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?

Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?