For the 2023 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 19,251 students in Burbank, CA (there are 20 private schools, serving 1,987 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Burbank, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Burbank, CA are Burbank High School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Burbank, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burbank High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
902 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4700
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,495 students
Rank: #22.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 N. Cordova St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4668
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4668
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N. Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-4635
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-4635
Grades: K-5
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2110 W. Chestnut St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4644
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4644
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #55.
Burroughs High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4777
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,468 students
Rank: #66.
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3715 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Rank: #77.
R. L. Stevenson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Oak St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5522
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5522
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #88.
Ralph Emerson Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 E. Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5419
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5419
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5533
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5533
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1010.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 W. Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5385
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5385
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 276-5525
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 276-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5460
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5460
Grades: K-5
| 736 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Providencia Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N. Ontario St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5470
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5470
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1414.
Monterey High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5455
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1515.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 W. Valencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5477
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5477
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1616.
George Washington Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2322 N. Lincoln St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5550
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5550
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1717.
Puc Lakeview Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13361 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2591
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #1818.
Puc Milagro Charter
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1855 N. Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1919.
Puc Community Charter Mid And Puc Community Charter Early College High School
Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0951
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0951
Grades: 6-12
| 817 students
Rank: #2020.
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 N. Figueroa St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Grades: 6-12
| 466 students
Rank: #2121.
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13361 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2795
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2795
Grades: 6-12
| 806 students
Rank: #2222.
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1218 N. Fourth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 256-1951
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 256-1951
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #2323.
Puc Community Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14019 Sayre St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1890
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1890
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #2424.
Puc Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1855 N. Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 222-5010
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 222-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #2525.
Puc Lakeview Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 14% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11465 Kagel Canyon St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0340
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0340
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #2626.
Puc Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12550 Van Nuys Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burbank Usd Community Day
Alternative School
223 E. Santa Anita Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4693
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4693
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4622
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: n/an/a
1111 N. Kenneth Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5320
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,420 students
Rank: n/an/a
3700 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4646
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4646
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: n/an/a
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4677
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4677
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Burbank, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Off Campus Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
3811 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
Puc International Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1800 Colorado Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 559-7699
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 559-7699
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
Puc Santa Rosa Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3838 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 254-1703
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 254-1703
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Puc Triumph Charter Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
13361 Glenoaks Blvd., Ste. 303
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burbank, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Burbank, CA are Burbank High School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burbank, CA?
32 public schools are located in Burbank, CA.
What percentage of students in Burbank, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Burbank, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank, CA?
Burbank, CA minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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