For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,552 students in Burlington, VT (there are 6 private schools, serving 722 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Burlington, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, VT are Champlain School, Burlington Senior High School and Edmunds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Burlington, VT Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Burlington Senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Edmunds Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Edmunds Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
C. P. Smith School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #77.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
J. J. Flynn School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #99.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Burlington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Essential Early Education C Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burlington, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, VT are Champlain School, Burlington Senior High School and Edmunds Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington, VT?
10 public schools are located in Burlington, VT.
What percentage of students in Burlington, VT go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Burlington, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington, VT?
Burlington, VT minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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