For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,520 students in Burlington, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, MA are Francis Wyman Elementary School, Pine Glen Elementary School and Marshall Simonds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlington, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis Wyman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Terrrace Hall Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Glen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine Glen Way
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Simonds Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #44.
Fox Hill
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Hill Rd
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, MA include Francis Wyman Elementary School, Pine Glen Elementary School and Marshall Simonds Middle 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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burlington include: Pine Glen Elementary School vs. Fox Hill, Fox Hill vs. Pine Glen Elementary School, Pine Glen Elementary School vs. Memorial
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