For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,071 students in Burbank, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burbank, IL are Harry E Fry School, Edward J Tobin Elementary School and Luther Burbank Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burbank, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry E Fry School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7805 Mobile Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-5554
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-5554
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Edward J Tobin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Narragansett Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-6655
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-6655
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8235 Linder Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-0838
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-0838
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
J B Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7644 Central Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-0563
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-0563
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Richard Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8259 Lavergne Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-3049
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-3049
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5900 W 81st St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 952-3255
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 952-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Maddock Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8258 Sayre Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 598-0515
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 598-0515
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Burbank, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A E R O Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o-connect Prog-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o-functional Academy Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o-star (Autism)-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o. Ec Program-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3920
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3920
A.e.r.o.-comm. Develop.-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
7805 S Mobile Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-5554
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-5554
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burbank, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burbank, IL include Harry E Fry School, Edward J Tobin Elementary School and Luther Burbank Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burbank?
7 public elementary schools are located in Burbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank?
Burbank public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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