For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,605 students in Burlington, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Burlington, WI are Winkler Elementary School, Lyons Center Elementary School and Cooper Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Burlington, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winkler Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34150 Fulton St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Lyons Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1622 Mill St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Cooper Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
248 Kendall St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Grades: PK-6
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Kendrick Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Waller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Gardner Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Wheatland Center Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6606 368th Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Grades: PK-8
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
Randall Consolidated School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37101 87th St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
209 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Charter School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Burlington, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southern Lakes Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burlington, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Burlington, WI include Winkler Elementary School, Lyons Center Elementary School and Cooper Montessori.
How many public preschools are located in Burlington?
9 public preschools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Burlington include: Winkler Elementary School vs. Dyer Elementary School, Dyer Elementary School vs. Winkler Elementary School, Wheatland Center Elementary School vs. Randall Consolidated School
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