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Best Burlington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,496 students in Burlington, IA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Burlington, IA public elementary schools have an score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 53% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlington, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Sunnyside Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
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2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244

Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Black Hawk Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300

Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #33.

North Hill Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363

Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #44.

Aldo Leopold Intermediate School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
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3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390

Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #55.

James Wilson Grimes School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420

Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burlington, Iowa

Burlington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211

Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1

Corse Elementary School (Closed 2020)

700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707

Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Horace Mann Middle School (Closed 2006)

811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161

Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%

Perkins Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810

Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Burlington?

5 public elementary schools are located in Burlington.

What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?

Burlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burlington include: James Wilson Grimes School vs. Black Hawk Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School vs. James Wilson Grimes School