For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 782 students in Burbank, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Burbank, WA are Columbia High School, Columbia Middle School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burbank, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 547-9393
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 547-9393
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burbank, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Burbank, WA include Columbia High School, Columbia Middle School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burbank?
3 public schools are located in Burbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank?
Burbank public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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