For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,867 students in Burton, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burton, MI are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Gladys Dillon Elementary School and Barhitte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: 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 elementary schools in Burton, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burton, MI include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Gladys Dillon Elementary School and Barhitte Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burton, MI?
10 public elementary schools are located in Burton, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton, MI?
Burton, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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