Burlington Area School District

209 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105-1896
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Burlington Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,958 students in Burlington Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Burlington Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
2,958 Students
814,151 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
58,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Burlington Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#142 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
40%
44%
38%
47%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
79%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,700 is higher than the state median of $17,035. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,682 is higher than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,700
$17,035
Spending / Student
$23,682
$17,007

Best Burlington Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winkler Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34150 Fulton St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
248 Kendall St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lyons Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1622 Mill St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 S Kendrick Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Waller Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
195 Gardner Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Karcher Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Burlington High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mccanna Pkwy
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
4k Community School
209 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Charter School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,958 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District is ranked #140 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington Area School District?
79% of Burlington Area School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Burlington Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,682 is higher than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,958 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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