For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,781 students in Burlington, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 81 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Burlington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, CT are Lake Garda Elementary School, Lewis S. Mills High School and Har-bur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Garda Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Monce Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-2511
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-2511
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis S. Mills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26 Lyon Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-0423
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-0423
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Har-bur Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Lyon Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-6163
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-6163
Grades: 5-8
| 690 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burlington, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, CT include Lake Garda Elementary School, Lewis S. Mills High School and Har-bur Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington, CT?
3 public schools are located in Burlington, CT.
What percentage of students in Burlington, CT go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Burlington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington, CT?
Burlington, CT public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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