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1 schools in Burnham

Illinois · Public K-12

Across the city, Burnham hosts 1 public K-12 school teaching roughly 141 Illinois students (about 141 per campus).

7-year change in Burnham

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
141
-59 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
4%
was 4%
% Hispanic
58%
was 54%
% Black
36%
was 42%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Burnham Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08141

About Burnham

Burnham is a rural-scale Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 1 schools and 141 students total.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 141, meaningfully below the state mean of about 480.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 141 students, contracted 29% from the 200 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment shrank from 42% to 36%.

On this page, the community for Burnham discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Burnham, Illinois?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Burnham, with a combined enrollment of about 141.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burnham?
Burnham has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burnham?
Burnham Elem School is the largest public school in Burnham by enrollment, with approximately 141 students.
What school districts serve Burnham?
Burnham public schools are operated by Burnham SD 154-5.
What grade levels do public schools in Burnham cover?
Public schools in Burnham serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.