For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,113 students in Burlington, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, CT are Lake Garda Elementary School and Har-bur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Garda Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Monce Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-2511
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-2511
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Har-bur Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Lyon Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-6163
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-6163
Grades: 5-8
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, CT include Lake Garda Elementary School and Har-bur Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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