For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 396 students in Burlington, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Burlington, IL is Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44w303 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Gr: 8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, IL include Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
1 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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