For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,500 students in Burlington, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 186 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Burlington, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, WA are Burlington-edison Alternative School, Burlington Edison High School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Edison High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Victoria Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Becc
Special Education School
927 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burlington, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, WA include Burlington-edison Alternative School, Burlington Edison High School and Bay View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
7 public schools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burlington include: Burlington-edison Alternative School vs. Burlington Edison High School, Lucille Umbarger Elementary School vs. West View Elementary School, Becc vs. Bay View Elementary School
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