Schools in Burlington, Iowa (2025)
8 schools · 3,140 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 305.
Burlington, in Iowa, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,140 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Burlington's schools is 305, below the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is James Wilson Grimes School (72.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Sunnyside Elementary School (61.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Black Hawk Elementary School (58.2, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Burlington Community High School (1,016 students), Edward Stone Middle School (452 students), Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students).
Ranked schools in Burlington
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 173James Wilson Grimes SchoolBurlington · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 212 students
- 261Sunnyside Elementary SchoolBurlington · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 358Black Hawk Elementary SchoolBurlington · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 457Burlington Community High SchoolBurlington · Public High47% Math proficiency · 1,016 students
- 555Edward Stone Middle SchoolBurlington · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 452 students
- 654North Hill Elementary SchoolBurlington · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 268 students
- 751Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolBurlington · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 412 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Wilson Grimes School Burlington · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 72.7 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 212 |
| 2 | Sunnyside Elementary School Burlington · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 3 | Black Hawk Elementary School Burlington · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 4 | Burlington Community High School Burlington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57.4 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 1,016 |
| 5 | Edward Stone Middle School Burlington · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 55.1 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 6 | North Hill Elementary School Burlington · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 268 |
| 7 | Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Burlington · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 412 |
Other schools in Burlington
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Burlington side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Burlington?
James Wilson Grimes School is the highest-ranked school in Burlington with a Success Index (US) of 72.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Burlington?
Burlington has 8 schools (4 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 3,140 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Burlington?
The median Enrollment across schools in Burlington is 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.