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Best Burlington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,398 students in Burlington, VT (there are 6 private schools, serving 722 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Burlington, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, VT are Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Burlington, VT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Burlington High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Burlington, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, VT include Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
10 public schools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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