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4 schools in Burr Ridge

Illinois · Public K-12

Burr Ridge runs 4 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 1,254 (1 elementary and 3 middle).

7-year change in Burr Ridge

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,254
-63 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 51%
% Hispanic
14%
was 10%
% Black
13%
was 16%
% Asian
16%
was 16%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Burr Ridge Middle SchoolMiddle05-08206
Elm Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05287
Gower Middle SchoolMiddle05-08409
Pleasantdale Middle SchMiddle05-08352

About Burr Ridge

Across Burr Ridge, Illinois, 4 public schools educates about 1,254 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 3 middle.

Schools in Burr Ridge average about 314 students each, 35% lower than the Illinois norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 5%: 1,317 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,254 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 10% to 14%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Burr Ridge discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Burr Ridge?
Burr Ridge, Illinois has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,254 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burr Ridge?
Burr Ridge has 1 elementary, 3 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burr Ridge?
Gower Middle School is the largest public school in Burr Ridge by enrollment, with approximately 409 students.
What school districts serve Burr Ridge?
Burr Ridge is served by 4 public school districts, including Hinsdale CCSD 181, CCSD 180, Gower SD 62, Pleasantdale SD 107.
What grade levels do public schools in Burr Ridge cover?
Public schools in Burr Ridge serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.