Top 5 Best Burlington Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,521 students in Burlington, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, VT are Champlain School, Edmunds Elementary School and Edmunds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Burlington, VT Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edmunds Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edmunds Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
C. P. Smith School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Integrated Arts At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
J. J. Flynn School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #88.
Sustainability At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burlington, Vermont

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
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
150 Colchester Avenue
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
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, VT include Champlain School, Edmunds Elementary School and Edmunds Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlington, VT?
8 public elementary schools are located in Burlington, VT.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington, VT?
Burlington, VT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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