For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,376 students in Burlington, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 409 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Burlington, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, KY are Charles H. Kelly Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Stephens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6775 Mcville Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5946 Orient St
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Accel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Barney Road
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
Camp Ernst Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6515 Camp Ernst Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burlington, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, KY include Charles H. Kelly Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Stephens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington, KY?
5 public schools are located in Burlington, KY.
What percentage of students in Burlington, KY go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Burlington, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington, KY?
Burlington, KY public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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