For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 140 students in Burrton, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Burrton, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Burrton, KS are Burrton Elementary School and Burrton Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burrton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Burrton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burrton, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burrton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Burrton Middle School High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burrton, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Burrton, KS include Burrton Elementary School and Burrton Middle School High School.
How many public schools are located in Burrton?
2 public schools are located in Burrton.
What percentage of students in Burrton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Burrton are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burrton?
Burrton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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