For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,214 students in Burton, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 561 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Burton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Burton, MI are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Bentley High School Bold Academy and Gladys Dillon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Burton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Burton, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Bentley High School Bold Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 N Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9516
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9516
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Gladys Dillon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1197 E Schumacher St
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3590
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3590
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Barhitte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6080 Roberta St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
West Bendle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Cerdan Dr
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0880
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0880
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Atherton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3444 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Bentley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1180 N Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9061
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9061
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #88.
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4171 East Atherton Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Grades: K-8
| 652 students
Rank: #99.
Bentley Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9516
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9516
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
Atherton Jr Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3354 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1111.
Bendle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2294 East Bristol Rd
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #1212.
Bendle High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2283 East Scottwood Ave
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-5103
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-5103
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #1313.
Madison High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3266 South Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Flex High Burton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1245 S Center Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Bendle Elementary School
Magnet School
4341 Larkin Dr
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Grades: PK-2
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
2499 Cashin St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Grades: PK-1
| 392 students
Burton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4469 Greenly St
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burton, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Burton, MI include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Bentley High School Bold Academy and Gladys Dillon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burton, MI?
16 public schools are located in Burton, MI.
What percentage of students in Burton, MI go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Burton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burton, MI?
Burton, MI public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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