For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,422 students in Burlington, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, IL are Central High School, Central Middle School and Howard B Thomas Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 68
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 397
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Grades: 8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Howard B Thomas Grade School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 395
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alop
Alternative School
44w625 Plato Rd # R
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burlington, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, IL include Central High School, Central Middle School and Howard B Thomas Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington, IL?
4 public schools are located in Burlington, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington, IL?
Burlington, IL public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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