For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,749 students in Burlington, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 81 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Burlington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, CT are Lewis S. Mills High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burlington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis S. Mills High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26 Lyon Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-0423
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-0423
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Har-bur Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Lyon Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-6163
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-6163
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burlington, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Burlington, CT include Lewis S. Mills High School, Lake Garda Elementary School and Har-bur Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Burlington?
3 public schools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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