For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 419 students in Burlington, ND.
The top ranked public school in Burlington, ND is Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, ND public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Wallace St
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burlington, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Burlington, ND include Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
1 public schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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