For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 644 students in Burlington, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Burlington, IL is Howard B Thomas Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlington, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard B Thomas Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44w575 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IL include Howard B Thomas Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlington?
1 public elementary schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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