Best Burlington Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,749 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 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, CT are Lewis S. Mills High School, Lake Garda Elementary 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 55% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).