Best Public Schools in Burlington, MA

Summary:

The city of Burlington, Massachusetts is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools consistently deliver strong academic results, with several standout institutions that rank among the top performers in the state.

Marshall Simonds Middle School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 25% of middle schools in Massachusetts and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outperforming the state and district averages. Burlington High School also stands out, with an impressive 98.2% 4-year graduation rate and test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that surpass the state and district averages.

Overall, the schools in Burlington demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, with higher-than-average spending per student and relatively small class sizes. While a few elementary schools could improve their test scores in certain subjects, the district's investment in education appears to be paying off, as evidenced by the strong performance of its middle and high schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burlington High	Public	9-12	123 Cambridge Street	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 270-1836	1,005	88	11.3		560 (55.7%)	89 (8.9%)	126 (12.5%)	195 (19.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.5%)	66.8	124^th of 348 public high schools	64.4%		77.7	86^th of 347 public high schools	75.2%	38							58.2								58.7				62.2		57.4	$21,351	$366	$20,985
Fox Hill	Public	K-5	1 Fox Hill Rd	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 270-1791	455	43	10.6		296 (65.1%)	28 (6.2%)	38 (8.4%)	69 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	67.6	306^th of 916 public elementary schools	66.6%		74.5	240^th of 928 public elementary schools	74.1%	66	55.3	40.9	45.5					47.3	65.8	62.0	44.2					57.1	46.8			46.8		$20,095	$573	$19,521
Marshall Simonds Middle	Public	6-8	114 Winn Street	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 270-1781	862	77	11.2		500 (58.0%)	61 (7.1%)	96 (11.1%)	154 (17.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.5%)	76.7	106^th of 493 public middle schools	78.5%		78.4	101^st of 501 public middle schools	79.8%	5				48.2	48.0	62.6		52.8				57.9	53.4	57.3		56.2		38.6		38.6		$22,206	$415	$21,791
Memorial	Public	K-5	125 Winn Street	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 270-1721	383	40	9.6		231 (60.3%)	16 (4.2%)	40 (10.4%)	72 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	66.8	309^th of 916 public elementary schools	66.3%		58.2	398^th of 928 public elementary schools	57.1%	89	60.0	43.9	41.5					47.9	65.5	51.5	49.2					54.8	47.7			47.7		$23,289	$738	$22,550
Pine Glen Elementary	Public	K-5	1 Pine Glen Way	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 270-1712	334	33	10.0		197 (59.0%)	22 (6.6%)	29 (8.7%)	75 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	58.7	384^th of 916 public elementary schools	58.1%		64.1	336^th of 928 public elementary schools	63.8%	48	59.6	47.1	32.8					45.1	61.7	52.9	39.1					50.0	39.7			39.7		$22,406	$748	$21,659
Francis Wyman Elementary	Public	K-5	41 Terrrace Hall Avenue	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 270-1701	486	48	10.0		295 (60.7%)	52 (10.7%)	47 (9.7%)	64 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	69.5	283^rd of 916 public elementary schools	69.1%		77.6	212^th of 928 public elementary schools	77.2%	71	56.5	42.5	41.8					47.4	57.7	61.7	61.2					60.1	45.5			45.5		$22,694	$611	$22,083

Cities Near Burlington

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Woburn	1.98 mi	10	245^th
Billerica	2.29 mi	8	155^th
Wilmington	2.72 mi	7	92^nd
Lexington	2.77 mi	11	11^th
Bedford	4.03 mi	4	17^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Burlington, MA

Marshall Simonds Middle

Francis Wyman Elementary

Fox Hill

Memorial

Burlington High

Pine Glen Elementary

Cities Near Burlington