For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 682 students in Burlington, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, VT are Edmunds Middle School and Lyman C. Hunt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Burlington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Essential Early Education C Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, VT include Edmunds Middle School and Lyman C. Hunt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
2 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burlington include: Edmunds Middle School vs. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Lyman C. Hunt Middle School vs. Edmunds Middle School
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