For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,510 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 Marshall Simonds Middle 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 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Cambridge Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1836
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1836
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Francis Wyman Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Terrrace Hall Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Simonds Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Fox Hill
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Hill Rd
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Pine Glen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pine Glen Way
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Memorial
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 Marshall Simonds Middle 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (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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