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Best Burlington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,496 students in Burlington, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlington, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
James Wilson Grimes School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burlington, Iowa

Burlington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
Corse Elementary School (Closed 2020)
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Horace Mann Middle School (Closed 2006)
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Perkins Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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