Burlington Area School District

209 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105-1896
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Burlington Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,876 students in Burlington Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Burlington Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
2,876 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Burlington Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#142 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
40%
44%
38%
47%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
78%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,205 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,357 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,205
$17,189
Spending / Student
$24,357
$17,161

Best Burlington Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winkler Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34150 Fulton St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Gr: K-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
248 Kendall St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 S Kendrick Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Gr: PK-4 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Waller Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
195 Gardner Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Karcher Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Gr: 5-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Burlington High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mccanna Pkwy
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Alternative School
Alternative School
100 N Kane St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Charter School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,876 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District is ranked #142 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington Area School District?
78% of Burlington Area School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Burlington Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,357 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,876 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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