For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,525 students in Burlington, MA (there are 8 private schools, serving 575 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Burlington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, MA are Burlington High School, Francis Wyman Elementary School and Pine Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Cambridge Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1836
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1836
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Wyman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Terrrace Hall Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Glen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine Glen Way
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Simonds Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Hill
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Hill Rd
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burlington, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, MA include Burlington High School, Francis Wyman Elementary School and Pine Glen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
6 public schools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burlington include: Pine Glen Elementary School vs. Fox Hill, Fox Hill vs. Pine Glen Elementary School, Pine Glen Elementary School vs. Memorial
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