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Best Burlington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,717 students in Burlington, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, NC are Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Clover Garden and Edwin M Holt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlington, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvin B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Gr: K-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Edwin M Holt Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4751 S Nc 62
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
R Homer Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Turrentine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1710 Edgewood Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 N Graham Hopedale Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Broadview Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2229 Broadview Drive
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6195
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, NC include Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Clover Garden and Edwin M Holt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlington?
12 public elementary schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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