For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 418 students in Burlington, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Burlington, IL is Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44w303 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Gr: 8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, IL include Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
1 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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