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Best Burbank Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 12,724 students in Burbank, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burbank, CA are Puc Milagro Charter, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and R. L. Stevenson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Burbank, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Puc Milagro Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1855 North Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 North Cordova St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3150
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
R. L. Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3333 Oak St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-5700
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 North Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-1600
Gr: K-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2110 West Chestnut St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-0150
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 West Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-0100
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Bret Harte Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 West Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-1250
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Providencia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1919 North Ontario St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3100
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Ralph Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 East Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 729-1200
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 East Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 729-2050
Gr: K-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2322 North Lincoln St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-5750
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 North Kenneth Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Luther Burbank Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 West Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
349 West Valencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-2000
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 South Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Puc Comm Charter Mid And Puc Comm Charter Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Gr: 6-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Puc Community Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14019 Sayre St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1890
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1919.
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13361 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Gr: 6-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7350 North Figueroa St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1218 North Fourth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 256-1951
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Puc Lakeview Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11465 Kagel Canyon St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0340
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Puc Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 North Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 222-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Puc Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12550 Van Nuys Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burbank, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burbank, CA include Puc Milagro Charter, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and R. L. Stevenson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burbank?
24 public elementary schools are located in Burbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank?
Burbank public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burbank are often viewed compared to one another?

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